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TAFOYA, Lena
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Lena Mae Tafoya, 75, died February 5, 1988 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Lansing, MI. She was a retired bridal shop sales manager and attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She had lived in Lakeland for 12 years, and was a former resident of East Tawas, MI. Survivors include a son, Theodore E. Tafoya of Michigan; a brother, Harry Longhouse of Flint, MI; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment was at Lakeland Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Thornton-Holcom Memorial Home.

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TAGGART, Gene
WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA: Gene M. Taggart, 82, died October 9, 2010. He was born January 6, 1928 in Ashtabula, OH to William D. and Eva Mae Taggart. He worked as a materials control manager at Eaton Manufacturing for over 30 years, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He held a certificate in graphic design from the Cleveland Institute of Art, and designed the seal of Brook Park, OH in 1967. Following retirement, he graduated with honors from Kentucky State University. He wrote and illustrated the children's story, The Singing Game, and also illustrated Crazy Horse Canyon and If I Only Had a Horse. He was a member of the Lexington Art League, both as an artist and a teacher, and enjoyed farming and gardening. He moved to Winter Haven from Mercer County, KY in 2008. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Betty Graham Taggart; four children, Cynthia T. Douglas of Winter Haven, Mark A. Taggart of Greenville, NC, Sandra J. Anderson of Lexington, KY, and David W. Taggart of Cleveland, OH; and 6 grandchildren. Interment was at the Florida National Cemetery by Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home.

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TALBERT, Inez
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Inez "Lucy" Felder Talbert, 83, died September 7, 2000 at the Miami Garden Care Center. She was born November 12, 1916 in Charendon County, SC to Lawrence and Ella Mack Felder. Survivors include a sister, Emma F. Hilton of Summerton, SC. Arrangements were handled by Samuels Funeral Home of Manning, SC.

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TANLEY, Dorthy
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Dorthy Tanley died October 4, 1997 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay. She was born December 9, 1901. Survivors include two nieces, Ruth Collier of Westville and Darla D. Wallace of Belleview; and four nephews, A.H. Freeman, Rodger Freeman, and Phillip Freeman of Caryville, and Tommy Freeman of Ocala. Interment was at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Peel Funeral Home.

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TANNER, Laura
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Laura W. Tanner, 80, died November 7, 1977 in Miami. She was a native of Greeley, CO. She was a former longtime decorating editor for House Beautiful magazine. She had also been chief assistant of the decorating department at Allman's in New York. She was a graduate of Colorado College. She was a member of the Country Club of Coral Gables, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and the Vizcayans, as well as a patron of the Miami Philharmonic and the Miami Civic Music Association. She was a member of the Church of Religious Science, and also attended Unity services. Survivors include her husband, James F. Tanner. Arrangements were handled by Philbrick Funeral Home.

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TANNEY, Louis
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Louis Tanney, 90, died February 3, 2006. He was a retired officer for the New York City Police Department, and served for 20 years in the Bronx 42nd Precinct. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps. He is survived by a son, Lawrence of Oviedo; a daughter, Nina Tanney Wennersten of Woodcliff Lake, NJ; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at United Hebrew Cemetery in Staten Island, NY with arrangements by David C. Gross Funeral Home.

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TARBUTTON, Gail
SOUTH PASADENA, FLORIDA: Gail J. Tarbutton, 69, died March 31, 2006 at Palms of Pasadena Hospital. She was born June 4, 1936. She was a graduate nurse and visiting nurse, and was a longtime administrator of a Christian Science care facility in Orlando. She was a native of Erie, PA, and a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano. She is survived by a daughter, Julie Tarbutton Kirkwood of St. Petersburg Beach; two sons, Darrell Edward Buchanan of Olney, MD, and Earl David Buchanan of Columbia, MD; two sisters, Marsha Frisina of Erie, PA, and Meredith Leahy of Albany, NY; 7 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Memorial services were held in Erie, PA. Arrangements were handled by David C. Gross Funeral Home.

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TAUNTON, Obie
LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA: Obie Brown Taunton, 94, died February 16, 2007. He was born March 31, 1912 in West Bay, FL to John Newsom Taunton and Pearl Taunton. He was a longtime employee of the Bay County School District, and was a minister for 35 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by a daughter, Genise Knox of Willis, TX; two stepdaughters, Laurel English and LaVerne Mullen; a sister-in-law, Audrey Taunton; 4 grandchildren; a great-grandson; 3 step-grandchildren; 6 step great-grandchildren; his nephews; and a niece. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Taunton; a son, John Newsom Taunton; his parents; two brothers, Amos and Lee Taunton; a sister-in-law, Betty Jean Taunton; and a nephew, Roger Newsom Taunton. Burial was at Lynn Haven Cemetery by Southerland Family Funeral Home.

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TAUSZ, Julius
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Julius Tausz, 87, died April 1, 1959 in St. Petersburg. He was a native of Hungary. He was a retired banker and a lecturer on world affairs. He spoke six languages fluently, and traveled extensively. He was a member of the Rotary Club and the Overseas Rotary Fellowship. Survivors include a sister, Charlotte Scabo of Chile; and a niece, Margaret Lochhead. Arrangements were handled by Simmons Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Alberta
BARTOW, FLORIDA: Alberta Taylor, 78, died August 5, 1983 at her residence. She was born February 21, 1905. She was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and attended Main Street Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Andrew C. Taylor of Lakeland; a sister, Lillie Leslie of Bartow; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Wildwood Cemetery under the direction of Whidden Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Bobby Joe
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Bobby Joe Taylor, 7, died May 1, 1966. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Taylor; two sisters; three brothers; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Fronie Watford of Chipley. Services were held at Highland Park Baptist Church. Interment was at Marvin Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Bonnie
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Bonnie Dickey Taylor, 76, died February 18, 2008 at a local hospital. She was born April 12, 1931 in Camden, SC to Byron and Fannie Dickey. She retired from the food service department of Mosley High School. Survivors include a sister, Ovida Biever of Seabrook, TX; her cousins, Dilly Simpson of Panama City, and Betty and Earl Nelson of Decatur, GA; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bryon Dickey; and two sisters, Jane Sullivan and Louise Browning. Interment was at Compass Lake Cemetery under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Cheryl
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Cheryl Taylor, 22, died December 20, 1973. Survivors include her husband, Craig Taylor; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wrigglesworth of New Richmond, OH; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wrigglesworth; her maternal grandmother, Nellie Coles; and her maternal grandfather, Harry Corwin. Services were held in New Richmond, OH. Local arrangements were handled by Mizell-Faville-Zern Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Ellen
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Ellen Margarette Taylor, 76, died December 12, 1973. She was born June 20, 1897. She had lived in the Panama City area since 1964, and formerly lived in St. Louis. Survivors include her husband, Joseph C. Taylor; and a granddaughter. Services were held at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial was at the Catholic Cemetery by Smith Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Elzie
YOUNGSTOWN, FLORIDA: Elzie Coy Taylor, 76, died October 24, 1976. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Hallie Kent of Cottondale, and Mrs. Emma Cope and Mrs. Eva Jenkins, both of Chipley. Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery by Blackburn-Wachob Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Francis
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Francis Taylor, 73, died October 30, 1939 at a local hospital. He had been living in St. Petersburg for 25 years, and was a former resident of Masontown, WV. Survivors include his wife, Lida Taylor; a daughter, Mrs. B. Tasker of Pittsfield, ME; three sons, Dewey, Edward, and Ralph Taylor, all of St. Petersburg; and a sister, Blanche Taylor of Masontown, WV. Services were held at the Baynard Chapel. Interment was at Royal Palm Cemetery.

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TAYLOR, Stancil
FELDA, FLORIDA: Stancil Taylor, 83, died January 12, 2010. He was born August 8, 1926 to the late Emory Stancil Taylor and Elsie Sumner Taylor. He served in the Army in occupied Japan following World War II. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Osteen Taylor; two sons, Randy Taylor of Sun City Center, and Larry (Jean) Taylor of Plant City; two daughters, Kathie (Jeff) Fleming of Felda, and Becky Polk of Plant City; two brothers, Ralph Taylor of Felda and Norman Taylor of Centerville, TN; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church. Interment was at Felda Cemetery by Akin-Davis Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Stanley
FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA: Stanley C. Taylor, 71, died January 24, 2004. He was a native of Philadelphia, PA, and was a longtime Jacksonville resident before moving Fernandina Beach. He retired from the military with 24 years of service, and served in the U.S. Air Force and Army during the Korean War. He later worked for Wackenhut Guard Service in Jacksonville. He is survived by four sisters, Ruth M. Cooper of Fernandina Beach, Grace Hoffman of New Port Richey, Bette Hough of Fort McCoy, and Jean Flohr of Philadelphia, PA; and several nieces and nephews. Interment with military honors was at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell with arrangements by Oxley-Heard Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, William
VERNON, FLORIDA: William L. Taylor, 50, died August 21, 1940 at his residence. He was a U.S. military veteran. Survivors include his wife, Rhoda Taylor; a daughter, Mrs. Johnie Miller; a son, Clifton Taylor; and six brothers, Odas Taylor of Southport, Johnie Taylor of Greenhead, Cary Taylor of Safety Harbor, Clarence Taylor of Santa Rosa, George Taylor of Vernon, and Henry Taylor of Dunedin, GA. Services were held at the New Hope Church. Interment was at New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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TEAL, Nannie
CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA: Nannie Valeta Teal, 71, died in July of 1968 at a Crestview Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Joe Wheeler of Crestview; a brother, Ben Phillips of Chipley; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at the First Methodist Church of Crestview. Interment was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Graceville with arrangements by McLaughlin Funeral Home.

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TEATS, Merrill E., Sr.
FLORAL CITY, FLORIDA: Merrill E. Teats, Sr., 70, died March 1, 1972 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. He was born in 1901 in Pennsylvania. He retired from the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, and was a Methodist. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Delores Lee, Mrs. Connie Heckman, Mrs. Barbara Minnok and Mrs. Phyllis Dittman; two sons, Merrill E. Teats, Jr. and Neal Teats; a sister, Mrs. Ollie Lippert of Clearfield, PA; and a nephew. Interment was at Hills of Rest Cemetery in Floral City.

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TEDESCO, Michael
SEMINOLE, FLORIDA: Michael J. Tedesco, 82, died August 27, 2009. He was a businessman, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include a son, John Tedesco; five daughters, Kathie Hubbard, Arlene Westphal, Deborah Maybury, Mary Booth, and Dee Tedesco; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Baypoint Country Club. Interment was at Bay Pines National Cemetery.

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TEDFORD, Wilma
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA: Wilma C. Tedford, 77, died November 26, 1983 at Alachua General Hospital. She was born in Panama City. She retired from Sears & Roebuck, and had lived in Gainesville for 40 years. She was a Methodist. She is survived by her friends, including Johnny Harrington, John R. Harrington, Mrs. J.T. Harrington, Verna Coolidge, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garrison. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery in Panama City under the direction of Williams-Thomas Funeral Home.

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TEEM, June
PALATKA, FLORIDA: June D. Teem, 66, died October 23, 2005. She was born October 5, 1939. She was a pharmacist technician for Winn-Dixie, and was a Baptist. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Senior Friends of Palatka. She enjoyed crafts, making dolls, reading, and sewing. She is survived by a daughter, Betsy Wetzel of Melbourne; two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Sabrina Teem of Satsuma, and Kerry and Roxann Wetzel of Hollister; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Ruthann Dinsmore; three sisters, Marian Laura, Lucille Stein, and Ethel LaBoe; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Teem; a brother, Leon Dinsmore; and three sisters, Josephine Carter, Rosemary Function, and Mildred Sutton. Interment was at Hollister Cemetery.

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TEETS, Flossie
INVERNESS, FLORIDA: Flossie B. Teets, 82, died October 26, 1979. She was born in West Virginia. She had been a Citrus County resident for 28 years, and formerly lived in Dothan, WV. She was a member of Lecanto Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Annette (Dennis) McKinney of Green Acres City; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Teets. Interment was at Magnolia Cemetery.

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TEIGELER, Edward F., Sr.
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Edward F. Teigeler, Sr. 57, died June 8, 1950 at a local hospital. He worked as an accountant for the Miami Hairdressers' Association, and was a Mason. He was survived by his wife, Myrtle E. Teigeler; a son, Edward F. Teigeler, Jr.; a brother, William; and a sister, Mrs. Jule Henderson. Arrangements were handled by Philbrick Funeral Home.

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TELLIS, Pete
DADE CITY, FLORIDA: Pete Tellis, 88, died July 10, 2004 at Pasco Regional Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1915 in Alabama. He was a retired railroad worker. Survivors include his children, Jimmy Tellis (Mary) of Zephyrhills, Lois D. Roberts (David) of Gettysburg, PA, and Jerry L. Tellis and Arletta Leslie (Carl), all of Dade City; a sister; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at Lumberton Cemetery with arrangements by Milton Funeral Home.

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TENSLEY, Laura
LAKE WALES, FLORIDA: Laura Jones Tensley, 80, died November 19, 2004 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born August 7, 1924 in Blakely, GA. She was a personal sitter for the Nethercott Agency, and had been a Lake Wales resident for over 60 years. She was a member of First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Gail Bryan of Lake Wales; a son, Leonard Butler of Lake Wales; a brother, London Jones, Jr. of New Haven, CT; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Services were held at First Institutional Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Epps Mortuary.

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TERRIGNO, Armando
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA: Armando Terrigno, 84, died February 10, 1981 at Memorial Hospital in Hollywood. He was born in Italy on December 21, 1896. He was a former resident of Youngstown, OH, and had been living in Hollywood for 18 years. He formerly owned an auto body shop, and had been a member of the Sons of Italy in Youngstown. Survivors include his wife, Rose D. Giarrusso Terrigno; three sons, Anthony of Buena Park, CA, and Michael and Mario, both of Youngstown, OH; his siblings; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens East by Wadlington, Brown and Cooper Funeral Home.

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TERZIU, Terry, Sr.
WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA: Terry John Terziu, Sr., 53, died April 7, 2006. He was born October 23, 1952 in Oceanside, CA. He was a rifle range instructor for the police department, and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He is survived by a son, Terry John Terziu, Jr. of Fort Bragg, NC; a daughter, T.J. Johnson of El Paso, TX; his mother, Mary Terziu of Winter Haven; a brother, Bruce Kirk Terziu of Winter Haven; a sister, Vicky Yahn of Humble, TX; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at the Florida National Cemetery with arrangements by Oak Ridge Funeral Care.

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THACKER, Marilyn
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Marilyn Bartley Thacker, 85, died March 10, 2007. She was born September 24, 1921 in Pike County, KY to Paris and Bessie Bartley. She was a homemaker and seamstress, and had lived in Green Cove Springs for 39 years. Survivors include eight children, Nancy Aslan of Jacksonville, Helen Edmunds of Phenix City, AL, Paul Thacker of Elkhorn City, KY and Walter Thacker, Edmond Deel, Jimmy Thacker, Donnie Thacker, and Wanda Cantrell, all of Green Cove Springs; her grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George P. Thacker. Services were held at Decoy Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery with arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home.

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THARP, Betty
MARIANNA, FLORIDA: Betty Tharp, 69, died November 2, 1997 at her residence. She was born January 17, 1928. She was a native and longtime resident of Wausau, FL, and was a member of the Church of God. Services were held at the Wausau Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment was at Wausau Memorial Gardens under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

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THARP, Jefferson
COTTONDALE, FLORIDA: Jefferson D. Tharp, 78, died September 9, 1939 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1861. Survivors include his wife, Susie Tharp; two daughters, Mrs. W.R. Gray and Mrs. J.J. Cumbia; a son, John W. Tharp; and a brother, Charlie Tharp. Services were held at Cottondale Baptist Church. Interment was at the Cottondale Cemetery by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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THARPE, Yolande
COTTONDALE, FLORIDA: Yolande Blanch Tharpe, 78, died August 30, 1968 at her residence. She was born April 30, 1890 in Georgia. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Cottondale. Survivors include her husband, Bennie A. Tharpe; two sons, Gordon L. Tharpe of Cottondale, and James E. Tharpe of Pinole, CA; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Vaughan of Cottondale; a sister, Mrs. Brady Birch of Cottondale; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at the Assembly of God Church. Interment was at Piney Grove Cemetery by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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THEIN, Father Charles
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Rev. Charles T. Thein, 64, died September 22, 1979 in St. Petersburg. He attended St. Bernard Seminary in Alabama and St. Phillip Neri Seminary in Boston. He was ordained to the priesthood on February 2, 1964 at the Cathedral of St. Augustine in St. Augustine, FL. He was a priest at many Florida parishes, including Christ the King Parish in Jacksonville, and was a member of the Bishop Jenny High School teaching staff. Survivors include a sister, Helen, of West Palm Beach; and a brother, Andrew R. of Edgeworth. Services were held at St. James Catholic Church in Sewickley, PA. Interment was at the parish cemetery under the direction of Richard D. Cole Funeral Home.

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THOMA, Rosi
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Rosi Thoma, 86, died March 13, 1951. She had been in the Miami area for 27 years, and was a former resident of Hawthorne, NJ. Survivors include a son; and three daughters, including Mrs. Jennie Hamilton and Mrs. Marie Frielander. Services were held at the Lithgow 150th St. Center. Interment was at Flagler Cemetery.

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THOMAN, Stanley
DeLAND, FLORIDA: Stanley B. Thoman, 93, died July 26, 2010. He was born in Clementon, NJ. He was a former Hollywood, FL resident. He worked as a general contractor, and later delivered cars to various dealerships. He was a longtime member of Stetson Baptist Church, and was a Mason. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and cars. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Isabelle Thoman; three children, Barbara Moyer of Fort Lauderdale, and Joan (Paul) Neeld and Bruce Thoman, all of Peachtree City, GA; two sisters; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Lankford Funeral Home.

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THOMAS, James
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: James Thomas, 58, died July 13, 1980 at the West Florida Hospital. He was born July 7, 1922. He was a member of the West Pensacola Baptist Church, the DAV, and the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Thomas; a son, John H. Thomas of Pensacola; his father, H.T. Thomas of Pensacola; and a brother, Homer Thomas of Pensacola. Services were held at Campground Church. Interment was at Campground Cemetery in Holmes County, FL under the direction of Sims Funeral Home.

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THOMAS, James S.
ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA: James Scott Thomas, 66, died November 19, 1964 in Ocala, FL. He was survived by five sons, Cornell, Lorenzo, Jospeh, Charles, and Caroll; two daughters, Annie Howell and Lucinda; a brother, Eugene Thomas; an aunt, Pauline Douglass; and a granddaughter. Services were held at Canaan Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Chestnut Funeral Home.

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THOMAS, Hazel
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Hazel Thomas, 76, died August 3, 2003. She was a former resident of Gulf Hammock, and came to Tampa in 1957. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her daughters, Sheila Thomas, Veronica Thomas, Angie Morgan and Sharon Stubb, all of Tampa; two sons, Charles Thomas and Aldofus Noble, both of Tampa; a sister, Lilly Snow; her brothers, Leroy Washington, Ben Washington, Harrison Washington, Herman Washington, Leon Washington, Willie Washington and Edwin Perkins; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Johnson-Snow Funeral Home. Note: Her date of birth may be November 28, 1926. Interment may be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tampa.

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THOMAS, Sadie
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA: Sadie E. Thomas, 87, died December 5, 2000 at the Brooksville Regional Hospital. She was born in Vineland, NJ. She had been a Florida resident for 50 years. There are no known surviving relatives. Arrangements were handled by Community Funeral Service.

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THOMPSON, Eleonora
PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA: Eleonora Thompson, 72, died June 5, 1972. She was born in Wisconsin. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Port Charlotte Civic Association. Survivors include her husband, James F.; a brother, Rev. L.W. Soule of Cedar Rapids, IA; and her nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by Kays Funeral Home.

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THURMAN, Frank
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Frank Halliday Thurman, 84, died January 8, 1965 at Morton Plant Hospital. He was born in Memphis, TN. He retired from the International Shoe Co. in St. Louis with 36 years of service, and was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. He helped form the Society for the Preservation of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, and was a member of the First Methodist Church of Clearwater. Survivors include his wife, Anna Thurman; a daughter, Mrs. Roy Frederick of Alexandria, VA; and 2 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Moss Funeral Home.

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THURSTON, Charles H.
SANFORD, FLORIDA: Corporal Charles Henry Thurston, 19, was killed in action on December 4, 1944. He was returning from a mission in Manchuria. He was born April 29, 1925, and was a native of Sanford, FL. He was a graduate of Seminole High School, and a member of the Congregational Church. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thurston of Sanford; a brother, Herbert Thurston of Sanford; a sister, Emmaline Thurston Best of Lake Mary; 2 uncles; 3 aunts; 2 nephews; and a niece. Interment with military honors was at Evergreen Cemetery by Erickson's Funeral Home. Note: One record lists interment at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

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TIBBITS, Robert H.
FOUNTAIN, FLORIDA: Robert Henry Tibbits, 86, died April 19, 1996 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay. He is survived by his nieces and nephews; and his friends. Local arrangements were handled by Peel Funeral Home.

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TICE, Evelyn
WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA: Evelyn Tice, 90, died April 30, 2008. She was born November 18, 1917 to Norman Alfred and Alice Lloyd Winn. She formerly worked at Adams Packing. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Deiner of Bakersfield, CA; a son, Wayne Leopard of Winter Haven; a brother, Newton Winn of Inglis; 4 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quentin Tice; a sister, Betty Kickliter; a brother, N.O. "Obbie" Winn; and her parents. Interment was at Auburndale Memorial Park.

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TIDWELL, Ollie
CALLAWAY, FLORIDA: Ollie Louis Tidwell, 61, died February 12, 1981. He was born October 9, 1919. He retired from the civil service after 22 years, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a former pastor at Overstreet Community Church and a member of the East Side Assembly of God. He was a former resident of Oneonta, AL, and had lived in Bay County since 1962. Survivors include his wife, Caterina Tidwell; two sons, J.R. Tidwell and Al Tidwell; a daughter, Essie C. Tidwell; a brother, James Tidwell; a sister, Estella Redd; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at East Side Assembly of God Church. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery by Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

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TIETJEN, Alfred
JUPITER, FLORIDA: Alfred B. Tietjen, 87, died February 15, 1983. He is survived by his wife, Mae Vantassel Tietjen. Services were held at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by Village Funeral Home.

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TILLER, Dr. Howard B., Sr.
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Dr. Howard B. Tiller, Sr., 63, died December 22, 1976 at his residence. He was born September 12, 1913. He was a dentist. He was a member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Lions Club, and the First Baptist Church of Chipley. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Davis Tiller; and a son, Howard B. Tiller, Jr. of Chipley. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Chipley. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn-Wachob Funeral Home.

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TIMMINS, Elizabeth
MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: Elizabeth M. Timmins, 81, died July 30, 1982 at Adare Medical Center in Rockledge, FL. She was born in Scotland on June 13, 1901 to Peter and Mary McQuillian McKenna. She was a former longtime resident of Youngstown, OH, and moved to Florida in 1964. She was a Catholic. Survivors include a son, Jack C.; a daughter, Mrs. Florence Cavanaugh; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her husband, John; and a daughter, Mrs. Margie Goldcamp. Services were held at Sacred Heart Church. Arrangements were handled by Fox Funeral Home. Note: Additional funeral arrangements may have been handled in Youngstown, OH.

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TINER, Benjamin
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Benjamin Tiner, 60, died November 10, 2003 at his home. He worked at the Jacksonville Naval Base, and was an Army veteran. He was a Baptist. He is survived by three sisters, Patsy Skinner of Gainesville, Libby Burnsed of Jacksonville, and Sandy Ward of Jacksonville Beach; three brothers, Mike Tiner of St. Augustine, Terrell Tiner of Middleburg, and Ralph Tiner of Steinhatchee; and his nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home.

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TOBOLA, Clara
VENICE, FLORIDA: Clara L. Tobola, 78, died September 26, 2009. She was born March 8, 1931. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Tobola; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Lemon Bay Funeral Home.

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TODARO, Rose
LARGO, FLORIDA: Rose M. Todaro, 67, died December 5, 1982. She was born in New York, NY. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She had been living in Largo for four years, and was a previous resident of Long Island, NY. Survivors include her husband, Mario; a brother, Ignazio Nicotla of Long Island, NY; a sister, Leonarda Piedescalzo of Tampa; and her friends. Arrangements were handled by Hubbell Belleair Bluff Chapel. Note: Interment may be at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park in Largo.

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TOOEY, Christine
MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA: Christine Tooey, 78, died August 2, 2002 at the Springs at Boca Ciega Bay. She was born September 18, 1923. She was born in Peekskill, NY. There are no known surviving family members. Arrangements were handled by David C. Gross Funeral Home.

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TOOLE, Bruce
GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA: Bruce Toole, 52, died February 13, 1951 at his residence. Survivors include two sons, Charles and Millard; a daughter, Mrs. Hal Miller; four brothers, Brown, Rush, Ales and Dillon; and five sisters, Mrs. Floyd Register, Mrs. A.S. Sloan, Mrs. J.W. Ezell, Mrs. A.R. Brooking, and Mrs. Harvey Sharron. Burial was at Spring Hill Cemetery by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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TOOLE, James J.
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: James J. Toole, 64, died November 28, 1984 at the Orlando Regional Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1922. He is survived by two daughters, Sue Temple of Panama City and Teresa Aurand of Atlanta, GA; two sons, Phillip Toole and Bobby Toole, both of Panama City; his father, Enoch Toole of Chipley; five brothers, Paul Toole, Roger Toole, Glen Toole, Homer Toole and George "Dick" Toole; a sister, Teresa Odom; 17 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley.

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TOOMBS, Agnes
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Agnes Shirley Toombs, 81, died May 7, 1984. Survivors include her husband, Claude; two sisters; and a nephew. Interment was at Miami Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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TOOMBS, Zeta
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Zeta R. Toombs, 61, died April 16, 1971 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. She was born June 19, 1909 in Indiana. She was a former resident of Scottsburg, IN. Survivors include three sons. Interment was at Stampers Creek Cemetery in Orange County, IN. Arrangements in Florida were handled by Shannon Funeral Home.

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TOPPIN, Joseph
SUNNY HILLS, FLORIDA: Joseph Corbett Toppin, 55, died May 11, 1991 at his home. He was a native of Tyner, NC. He retired from the U.S. Air Force with 21 years of service. He moved to Sunny Hills in 1978, and was a former resident of Edenton, NC. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Civic Association of Sunny Hills. Survivors include his wife, Patricia R. Toppin; a son, Edward L. Jackson of Phoenix, AZ; two daughters, Penny M. Fishel of Albuquerque, NM and Pamala Bockoven of Austin, TX; two sisters, Georgia L. Rice of Tyner NC and Annie M. Toppin of Edenton, NC; 7 grandchildren; and 7 nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Cremation arrangements were handled by Smith Funeral Home.

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TORMOEHLEN, Hattie
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA: Hattie E. Tormoehlen, 76, died April 3, 1970. She was a former resident of Chicago, IL, and had been in Boynton Beach for 12 years. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lake Worth. Survivors include her husband, William F. Tormoehlen; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Boynton Beach Memorial Park by Scobee-Combs Funeral Home.

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TORRES, Eulogio
APOPKA, FLORIDA: Eulogio M. Torres, 59, died January 11, 1993. He was a native of San Antonio, TX. He was a construction worker and a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Church of God Mountain Assembly. He is survived by a son, Raul of Apopka; his daughters, Janey Reyes of Michigan, and Rosa Zaldana, Carmen Mota, and Melinda Diaz, all of Apopka; a stepson, Santiago Espioza of Texas; a brother, Robert, of Toledo, OH; his sisters, Tonya Gloria of Texas, and Josephine Sarbia, Gloria Diaz, and Stella Cortez, all of Michigan; and 20 grandchildren. Interment was at the Florida National Cemetery with arrangements by Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home.

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TORRUELLA, John
MIAMI, FLORIDA: John J. Torruella, 78, died December 25, 1983. He was born in 1905. He was a Mason and a Shriner, and had lived in the Miami area for over 35 years. Burial was at Crosby Lake Cemetery in Starke, FL with arrangements by Lithgow Funeral Home.

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TOUCHTON, Martha
HERNANDO, FLORIDA: Martha Jane Touchton, 59, died October 21, 2009. She was born March 9, 1950. Survivors include two daughters, Liz Touchton of Gainesville, and Penny Cockerham of Beverly Hills, FL; a son, Bill Touchton of Pinellas Park; a sister, Geri Geldred of Beverly Hills, FL; a brother, Elihu Adams, Jr., of Hernando; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Interment was at Macedonia Cemetery in Lafayette County under the direction of Daniels Funeral Home.

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TOURANGEAU, Floyd
BEVERLY HILLS, FLORIDA: Floyd Tourangeau, 81, died March 2, 1993 at Seven Rivers Community Hospital. He was a native of Highland Park, MI. He had worked as a tool and die maker. He had been in Beverly Hills for 20 years, coming from Redford, MI. He was of the Lutheran faith. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Tourangeau; five daughters, Ann Hickey, Elizabeth Hickey, Joan Martin, Janice Praedel and Margaret Schwalm, all of Michigan; a brother, Carl Tourangeau of Michigan; 21 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Silver Lake Cemetery in Cheboygan County, MI with arrangements by Fero Funeral Home.

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TOWNSEND, Byron
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Byron W. Townsend died February 25, 1967. He was a former resident of Mount Lebanon, PA. Survivors include his wife, Grace Farabee Townsend; two daughters, Ruth (Allan) Ofensend of Sharon, PA, and Betty (Robert) Hurford of Basking Ridge, NJ; and his grandchildren.

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TOZZI, Madeline
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA: Madeline Tozzi, 90, died October 7, 2009. She had been honored by the Senior Volunteer Program for 22 years of service to various volunteer programs. She enjoyed cooking, especially Italian cuisine. Survivors include three children, Donna Tozzi, Ralph (Carol) Tozzi, and Kathy (Kenneth) Pyle; a sister, Janet Bockino; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph. Services were held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lantana. Arrangements were handled by Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home.

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TRACY, Margaret
NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Margaret L. Tracy, 62, died November 11, 1982. She was born September 15, 1919. She was a longtime supervisor of records with the Miami Police Department, and also worked in the tax department of the City of North Miami. Survivors include a son, Woodrow Tracy; three sisters, Elizabeth Roberts, Vada Haggard and Ruth Shafer; and four brothers, Carl McGraw, Herchel McGraw, Paul McGraw and Harland Helton. Entombment was at Southern Memorial Park by Bess, Kolski and Combs Funeral Home.

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TRAVIS, Antoinette
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Antoinette M. Travis, 79, died May 18, 1981 at Blake Memorial Hospital. She was a former resident of New Jersey, and had been living in Bradenton for 8 years. Survivors include two sisters, Mathilde Moore of Sarasota, and Frances Volpel of Germany. Cremation arrangements were handled by Robarts Funeral Home.

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TRAVIS, Olive
LAKE WALES, FLORIDA: Olive Mae Travis, 80, died January 30, 1989 at Ridge Convalescent Center. She was of the Baptist faith. She moved to Lake Wales in 1983. She was a former resident of Winter Haven, FL, and a native of Fayette County, PA. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Alice Vance and Mildred Vance, both of Pinellas Park; and a brother, James McGee of Sand Lake, MI. Arrangements were handled by Johnson Funeral Home.

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TREMBLAY, Rene V., Jr.
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA: Rene V. Tremblay, Jr., 47, died March 15, 1995 in Fort Myers. He was born in Fall River, MA to Rene V. Tremblay, Sr. and Dolores Benevides Tremblay. He held a degree in textile design from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He was a former resident of Kutztown, PA, where he worked as a plant manager at McConway and Torley Corp. for 14 years, and had also worked for Unicast. He is survived by his parents. Services were held at Calvary Temple Assembly of God in Fall River, MA. Arrangements were handled by Ludwick Funeral Home of Kutztown, PA.

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TREVINO, Erasmo, Jr.
WAUCHULA, FLORIDA: Erasmo Trevino, Jr. died October 30, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1944 in Raymondville, TX. He moved to Wauchula in 1972 from Washington. He was an agricultural worker, and was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by a sister, Rosa DeAnda of Wauchula; and three brothers, Hector Trevino of Lehigh Acres, Gregorio Trevino of Michigan, and Isidro Trevino of Alabama. Arrangements were handled by Robarts Funeral Home.

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TRICKEY, Barney
VERNON, FLORIDA: Barney McCoy Trickey, 85, died July 26, 1996 at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital. He was born April 5, 1911. Services were held at New Hope Methodist Church. Interment was at New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

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TRIMPIN, John
HOLIDAY, FLORIDA: John Trimpin, 92, died April 1, 1978. He was born in Jersey City, NJ. He was a retired advance man for a circus. He was a former resident of Roselle, NJ, and had been an area resident for 25 years. He was survived by his nephews, including Fredrick Vizthum of Key West; and his friends. Arrangements were handled by North Funeral Home.

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TUBERVILLE, Hester
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Hester Eula Tuberville, 68, died May 9, 1981 at Holmes County Hospital. She was a native of Georgia, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Robert Lee Tuberville; a daughter, Mrs. Ardelia Rose Van Hoose; two sons, John Derrick Tuberville and Robert Terrell Tuberville; and 8 grandchildren. Burial was at Bethany Cemetery by Sims Funeral Home.

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TUCKER, Frank H., Jr.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Frank Hagan Tucker, Jr. died September 15, 1958 in Chicago. He was born April 19, 1891 to Frank H. Tucker, Sr. and Eunice Coker Tucker. He had worked as a division passenger agent with the Illinois Central Railroad in Jacksonville, and had also worked for the company in Louisville, KY. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I. He attended Friendship Baptist Church in Fruitville. He was a Mason and Shriner, as well as a member of the Optimist Club. Survivors include his wife, Julia Tucker; four sisters, Mrs. Guy J. Clark, Mrs. Nettie Collins, Mrs. Ethel Tucker, and Mrs. Mattie Gant; and two brothers, Jesse H. and Oscar F. Tucker. Interment was at Friendship Baptist Cemetery by Robarts Funeral Home.

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TUNSIL, McCortha, Sr.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: McCortha Tunsil, Sr., 89, died October 19, 2010. He was born October 18, 1921. He owned Tunsil TV and Radio Repair Shop, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended Greater Mount Zion A.M.E. Church. He was State Grandmaster of the United Free and Accepted Masons of the World and its affiliate Eastern Star Chapter #51, and was also Worshipful Master of St. Mark Masonic Lodge #12. He is survived by a son, McCortha Tunsil, Jr.; two daughters, Denise Thomas (Ross) and Patrice Wilson (Charles); his grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren. Services were held at Greater Mount Zion A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Royal Palm North Cemetery by Smith Funeral Home.

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TURBERVILLE, Rose
GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA: Rose Turberville, 74, died June 14, 2012 at her home. She was born August 5, 1938 in Rockledge to Gordon and Louise Gary Weldon. She was a member of Noma Assembly of God Church. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark and Beverly Turberville, and Steve Turberville; a brother, David Weldon of Cocoa Beach; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. "Bob" Turberville. Services were held at Noma Assembly of God Church. Interment was at Noma Cemetery under the direction of James and Lipford Funeral Home.

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TURRIFF, Richard
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA: Richard B. Turriff, 68, died December 6, 2010 at Raulerson Hospital. He was born October 27, 1942 to Robert and Ruby Lamers Turriff. He was a former resident of De Pere, WI, and had also lived in Fort Pierce before moving to Okeechobee. He volunteered with Matthew 25 Ministries, a local charitable group, and enjoyed woodworking and the outdoors. He is survived by his sons, Daniel Leo Turriff of Fort Pierce, Donald Joseph Turriff (Jill Curtis Turriff) of Bell Buckle, TN, Dennis Robert Turriff (Sandra Householder Turriff) of San Antonio, TX, and Dean Richard Turriff (Rebecca Bruner) of Marquette, MI; his siblings, Linda Turriff, Anna Diedrich (Leo), Marcel Turriff (Debbie Watermelon Turriff), Frank Turriff, and Mary Turiff Lundin (Roland Sitorski); and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Diane Ruth Berg Turriff. Services were held in Okeechobee and De Pere, WI. Arrangements were handled by Buxton Funeral Home.

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TUTTEN, Lucille
VERNON, FLORIDA: Lucille Lindsey Tutten, 42, died January 9, 1955 at the Washington County Hospital in Chipley. She was an Alabama native and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Joseph H. Tutten; four sons, Everett A., James E. and Richard D. Tutten, all of Vernon, and Millard E. Tutten of Jacksonville; three daughters, Mrs. Madeine Horne , Mrs. Jessie E. Long, and Josephine Tutten, all of Vernon; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Jones of Graceville, Mrs. Eva Retherford of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Ethel Sowell and Mrs. Annie Parker, both of Chipley; and a grandchild. Services were held at the Free Will Baptist Church of Chipley. Burial was at the Vernon Cemetery by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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TWIGGS, Alfred, Sr.
DUNNELLON, FLORIDA: Alfred Twiggs, Sr., 73, died November 19, 1977 at Citrus Medical Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Dunnellon, and was a Baptist. Survivors include two daughters, Annie Mae Salem and Mae Bell Cole; and three sons, Alfred Twiggs, Jr., Johnnie Lee Twiggs, and J.D. Twiggs. Services were held at Beulah Baptist Church. Burial was at the Dunellon Cemetery with arrangements by Cunningham's Funeral Home.

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UDGREEN, Arthur F., Jr.
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Arthur F. Udgreen, Jr., 66, died August 15, 1986 at Golden Age Nursing Home. He was born in Pensacola. He was a retired lineman with the Florida Power and Light Co., and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a former resident of Dade City, and had been in the Daytona Beach area for 26 years. There were no known surviving relatives. Arrangements were handled by Woodward Funeral Home.

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ULMER, Ester
LARGO, FLORIDA: Ester Ulmer, 53, died March 3, 1973. She was born in Alachua, FL. She served as a WAC during World War II, and had been living in Largo for 33 years. Survivors include her husband, Donald; and three sisters, Mrs. Robert George of Tarpon Springs, Mrs. Jack Parker of Miami, and Mrs. Kent Trompter of Homestead. Services were held at McMullen Memorial West Chapel. Interment was at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park.

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UNDERHILL, Ethel
NAPLES, FLORIDA: Ethel W. Underhill, 80, died February 8, 1989. She was born March 6, 1908 in Norwalk, CT to Howard Worden and Alice Seaman. She had been a resident of Norwalk for 56 years, where she served as Past Worthy Matron in the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two daughters, Marjorie Mitchell and Geraldene Liscio, both of Naples; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Underhill. Services were held at Hodges Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Fort Meyers Memorial Gardens.

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URBAN, Nina
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Nina Marie Urban, 37, died January 31, 1981. She formerly lived in Vero Beach, FL, and had been in Miami for 16 years. Survivors include two sons, Steven F. Moore and James D. Moore II; her mother, Nina Deitch; and a sister, Janice Herard. Interment was in Vero Beach under the direction of Stanfill Funeral Home. Note: One record shows a person by this name interred at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach.

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URMEY, Jane
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Jane T. Urmey, 51, died March 28, 1927 at her residence. She was the wife of J.G. Urmey, owner of the McCrory Hotel. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Combs Funeral Home.

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USZCZAK, Raymond
SUNNY HILLS, FLORIDA: Raymond Uszczak, 67, died June 5, 1982 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1915. He was a native of Sayreville, NJ and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He had lived in Sunny Hills for 5 years. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and the Sunny Hills Golf Association. Survivors include his wife, Betty Uszczak; and two sisters, Florence Baumann of Sayreville, NJ and Rose Austin of Hollywood, CA. Services were held at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Panama City with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.

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VALLER, John W.
MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA: John William Valler, 39, died March 1, 1982. He was born in Springfield, MA. He was a chef. He was a former resident of Chicopee, MA, and moved to Florida in 1976. He is survived by hiw mother, Mary Jane Valler of Chicopee, MA; and a sister, Joyce Jagiello of Pittsfield, MA. Arrangements were handled by Baynard-Thompson Seminole Beach Memorial Chapel.

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VALLONE, James
NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: James Vallone, 85, died June 14, 1982. He was a former resident of Brooklyn. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the AARP, the North Miami Shuffleboard Club and the St. Anthony's Club. He is survived by his wife, Maria Vallone. Services were held at Holy Family Catholic Church. Entombment was in Brooklyn with arrangements by Bennett and Sons Funeral Home.

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VAMPATELLA, Minnie
INVERNESS, FLORIDA: Hermine J. "Minnie" Vampatella, 81, died January 17, 2010. She was born September 11, 1928 to the late Rudolph and Hermine Klimpt Zika. She was a home health aide for over 25 years. She enjoyed painting and crocheting. She was a member of Calvary Christian Center. She is survived by two sons, Ben (Marsha) Vampatella of Inverness, and Jim (Diana) Vampatella of Las Vegas, NV; a brother, Rudy Zika of New Jersey; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Biagio Vampatella. Cremation arrangements were handled by Hooper Funeral Home.

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VAN ALLER, Walter
LANTANA, FLORIDA: Walter R. Van Aller, 56, died February 13, 1980 at a local hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia, of Lantana; a son, Gary, of Reno, NV; his parents, Lee and Margaret Van Aller; a sister, Thelma Corradino of Massapequa, NY; and 2 grandsons. Burial at sea was handled by Dorsey Funeral Home.

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VANDE-CATSEYEN, Ferdinand
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA: Ferdinand Patrick Vande-Catseyen, 60, died February 9, 1969. He was born March 17, 1908 in Nova Scotia, Canada. He relocated to Dunedin from Rome, NY, and was a retired machine operator at Rome Cable Corp. He was U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the Pinellas County DAV. He was survived by his wife, Margaret; a sister, Mary Brownrigg of New York City; and a brother, Julian of Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Canada. A funeral Mass was held at the Bay Pines Catholic Chapel. Interment was at the Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville, GA by Raymond M. Hook Funeral Home.

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VANDERVIS, Jacob
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Jacob Vandervis, 75, died January 31, 1952 at his home. He was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He was an assistant minster at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ. He returned to his home country as a missionary for the Church of Christ. He had also previously lived in Salt Lake City prior to coming to St. Petersburg. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery with arrangements by Wilhelm-Booth Funeral Home.

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VANDER WENDE, Thomas
NAPLES, FLORIDA: Thomas S. Vander Wende, 35, died January 18, 1997 at North Collier Hospital. He was a former chef at the Registry Resort in Naples, and had also worked at JP's Restaurant and the Naples Bath and Tennis Club. Survivors include his parents, John and Henrietta Vander Wende of Naples; a brother, William J. (Lynette) Vander Wende of Naples; a sister, Wilhelmina (Frank) Darden of San Carlos Park; his paternal grandmother, Johanna Vitale of West Paterson, NJ; his aunts and uncles; and his cousins. Services were held at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home. Interment was at Naples Memorial Gardens.

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VAN HOOK, Maud
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA: Maud P. Van Hook, 67, died in March of 1963. She was born in 1896. She had been a longtime music teacher for the Dade County School System, and was a former resident of Billings, MT. Survivors include a son, John Van Hook of Alton, IL; and 2 granchildren. Services were held at the Coral Gables First Presbyterian Church. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville, MO. Local arrangements were handled by Philbrick-Coral Gables Funeral Home.

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VanNAME, Rose
LECANTO, FLORIDA: Rose M. VanName, 94, died December 15, 2010 at her residence. She was born January 24, 1916 in Staten Island, NY. She was a secretary, and retired from Brewer Dry Dock Co. in New York after 40 years. She relocated from Staten Island to Lecanto in 1978. She attended the First Baptist Church of Lecanto, and enjoyed ceramics. She is survived by a close friend, Pauline A. Joyce; and a goddaughter, Barbara A. Pettit, both of Spring Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth E. VanName. Interment was at Fountains Memorial Park with arrangements by Wilder Funeral Home.

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VAN ROOSENDAAL, Gilbert
INVERNESS, FLORIDA: Gilbert Van Roosendaal, 75, died April 11, 1980. He was a native of The Netherlands. He was a retired Maitre d'hotel, and was a member of the AARP and the Inverness Golf and Country Club. He was a Protestant. He was survived by his wife, Margaret Flaherty Van Roosendaal.

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VAN SCHOICK, Edith
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Edith R. Van Schoick, 79, died December 5, 2001 at Suncoast Manor Health Center. She was born April 16, 1922 in Flushing, NY. She held a master's degree in rehabilitation from New York University. She was a former resident of Peekskill, NY, and had worked as a rehabilitation counselor for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation in New York State. She served as a deacon at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, and was president of the resident council at Suncoast Manor. There are no known surviving relatives. Arrangements were handled by Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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VANSCYOC, Caroline
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Caroline Mae Vanscyoc, 77, died March 3, 1997 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. She was born in Springfield, OH. She was a retired bookkeeper, and had lived for over 50 years in the Miami area. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Chew (Gary); a son, Harold Vanscyoc (Linda); 7 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold C. Vanscyoc; and a sister, Florence Ennis. Interment was at Vista Memorial Gardens by Smith-Southerland Funeral Home.

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VARAS, Josefina
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Josefina Varas, 90, died January 5, 1983. Survivors include two daughters, Alicia (Bert) Rudick and Ofelia (Van) Edsall; a son, Alberto Varas; 8 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Woodlawn Park South Cemetery under the direction of Stanfill-Kendall Funeral Home.

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VARELA, Felix
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Felix Varela, 75, died March 21, 2005. Survivors include a daughter, Iris (Ralph) of Tampa; six siblings; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at South Miami Lutheran Church. Entombment was at Woodlawn Memorial Park North by Florida Funeral Home.

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VARN, Betty
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Betty Jean Davenport Varn, 87, died November 11, 2008. She attended Florida State College for Women, and held a bachelor's degree in creative writing from the University of Missouri. She worked at Tyndall Field in Panama City, and was charter president of the Junior Women's Club of Panama City. She relocated to Tallahassee in 1954. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Wilfred C. Varn; two sons, George (Sandi) Varn, and Fred (Gena) Varn; a daughter, Mary Pat (Paul) Moore; and 13 grandchildren. Services were held at St. John's Episcopal Church. Interment was at Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Cully's MeadowWood Funeral Home.

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VARNADORE, Robert
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Robert Guy Varnadore, 74, died April 3, 2009 in Daytona Beach. He was born July 14, 1934 to the late Elbert Guy and Doris Lee Walker Varnadore. He was a native of Lake Worth, FL, and had been a Jacksonville resident since 1946. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, and a life member of the DAV. He was a member of the former Springfield Church of God. Survivors include two half-brothers, Lee (Gail) Varnadore and Roger (Terri) Varnadore; two half-sisters, Martha (Buddy) O'Quinn and Patricia (John) Inman; his uncles and aunts; his nieces and nephews; and his friends, including longtime friend Ralph Boney. Interment with military honors was at the Jacksonville National Cemetery by Peeples Family Funeral Home.

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VARNOM, Jack, Jr.
LAKE CITY, FLORIDA: Jack Varnom, Jr., 17, died August 3, 1976. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Jack Varnom, Sr.; a sister, Sharon Varnom of Lake City; a half-brother, Harold Artille of Pinellas Park; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Laura Tomson; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Geneva Varnom; three aunts, Mrs. E.O. Seyler, Mrs. I.J. Lowery, and Mrs. Robert Goens; and an uncle, Larry Varnom. Interment was at Millwood Cemetery under the direction of Sherrill Guerry Funeral Home.

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VARON, Milli
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Milli Varon, 66, died January 9, 1983. She was a member of the Sephardic Jewish Center of Miami Beach and the Sephardic Brotherhood of New York. Survivors include her husband, Leon; a daughter, Esther Varon of California; three sons, Albert and Solomon, both of Miami, and Joseph of Jacksonville; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Lakeside Memorial Park with arrangements by The Riverside.

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VASQUEZ, Manuel
LARGO, FLORIDA: Manuel Vasquez, 85, died August 18, 2009. He was born December 30, 1923. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and served as a helmsman. He is survived by his wife, Rosanna Vasquez: three daughters, Connie (Earl) Koeneman, Kathy Pattee, and Nancy (Jim) Cavanaugh; two sons, John Vasquez and Paul (Suzanne) Vasquez; two stepchildren, Patrick (Sue) Ferre and Josiane (Mike) Martucci; a sister, Florence (Arthur) Piercey; a sister-in-law, Amy Vasquez; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and his cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Guy and Albert. Interment was at Bay Pines National Cemetery.

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VAUBEL, Cleo
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Cleo Christine Vaubel, 75, died July 15, 1991 at the Bonifay Nursing Home. She was born April 19, 1916. Survivors include a daughter, Marie Pascal of Clarksville, WV; two sons, Jimmy Peterson of Fountain and Robert Harmon of Milton; a sister-in-law, Myrtle M. Jernigan of Bonifay; 5 grandchildren; 2 nephews; and 3 nieces. Interment was at the Bonifay Cemetery under the direction of Peel Funeral Home.

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VEHKAKANGAS, Eric
LANTANA, FLORIDA: Eric Vehkakangas, 83, died March 17, 2011. He was born in Finland. He had been a Lantana resident since 1989, and formerly lived in Cleveland, OH. He was a carpenter and a member of Local #212 in Cleveland. He was a member and volunteer at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Lake Worth, and also volunteered at the American Finnish Rest Home. He was a 20-year member of the Florida Men's Choir. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Alli Vehkakangas; two daughters, Susan (Raymond) Shannon of Cleveland, and Leena (Jeff) Mau of North Royalton, OH; a son, Leo (Linda) Kangas of Bay Village, OH; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by All County Funeral Home and Crematory.

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VELAZCO, Emil
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Emil Velazco, 92, died July 28, 1991 at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital. He was born October 20, 1898 in Mexico City. He held a music degree from the Chicago Music College, and became the youngest instructor at the school. He played music for silent films, later organizing a traveling dance orchestra and inventing a portable pipe organ. He was documented in Ripley's Believe It or Not for playing over a thousand compositions on live radio in New York without repetition. He was a veteran of both world wars. He conducted the Navy Orchestra and provided music for Navy training films. Survivors include a son, Emil R. Velazco of Tampa; a sister, Eva Trachsel of Bonifay, and a granddaughter. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley by Sims Funeral Home.

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VERICA, Sarah
JUPITER, FLORIDA: Sarah M. "Sally" Dobson Verica, 90, died May 4, 2007 at The Pavilion at Jupiter Medical Center. She was born in Philadelphia, PA. She was a Philadelphia resident for over 80 years prior to moving to Florida in 1998. She had worked in sales at the former Wanamaker Department Store. She was a member of St. Monica's Church in Philadelphia and the church bowling league. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Marsala of Jupiter; a son, Jack Verica of Tequesta, FL; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Verica, Jr; and a son, Joseph A. Verica. Services were held at St. Monica's Church. Interment was at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Marple Township, PA with arrangements by Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home.

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VERUNAC, Richard
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FLORIDA: Richard Franklin Verunac, 68, died January 11, 2009 at Shands UF. He was born February 27, 1940 in Chicago, IL. He was a retired teacher, and also worked in real estate. He was a former Starke resident, and came to Keystone Heights in 1983. He was a member of Keystone Heights United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marilyn Verunac; and two children, Victoria Verunac of Fleming Island, and Eric Verunac of Starke. Services were held at Keystone United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home.

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VERMILYA, Robert
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Robert Lee Vermilya, 32, died November 22, 1960. He was born May 21, 1928. He was a draftsman and worked for Florida Prestressed Concrete. He was a World War II veteran. He was a former resident of Lakeland, FL, where he was a member of College Heights Methodist Church. Survivors include his parents, Robert C. and Mary Owen Vermilya of Lakeland; two brothers, Owen R. Vermilya and Keith O. Vermilya; a grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Owen of Lakeland; three aunts, Mrs. Allyn Wales of Dunedin, and Mrs. H.E. Wilcox and Mrs. M.D. Smith, both of Lakeland; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Heath Funeral Chapel. Interment was at Oak Hill Burial Park in Lakeland.

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VERNAY, Charles
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Charles J. Vernay, 77, died September 18, 1970 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was born in Douai, France. He was a retired machinist for the Veterans Administration in Danville, IL. He had moved to Sarasota from Danville 10 years ago. He was a World War I veteran, and attended the Fourth Assembly of God Church in Sarasota. He is survived by his wife, Emma May Vernay; a son, Robert N. Vernay of Sarasota; a sister, Louise Bash of Lakeland; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Sarasota Memorial Park with arrangements by Hawkins Funeral Home.

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VESSA, Lena
PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA: Lena Vessa, 66, died April 23, 1982 at St. Joseph Hospial. She had been in the Port Charlotte area for 10 years, and formerly lived in Valley Stream, NY and Brooklyn, NY. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. Survivors include her husband, George Vessa; two daughters, Nancy McMannie and Chris Cossou, both of New York; three sons, Frederick Rossi, and Tony and Joe Munifo, all of New York; three brothers, Ricky, Sal and Anthony Longo, all of New York; and 18 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Kays-Ponder Funeral Home. Note: Interment may be at Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury, NY.

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VETTER, Elaine
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA: Elaine M. Vetter died February 11, 2010. She and her husband owned John Vetter and Sons Construction. She attended St. Helen Catholic Church, and volunteered with the Neighborhood Apostolate food bank and the Christmas program. She was also a thrift store volunteer. She is survived by two sons, John G. Vetter (Patti) of Vero Beach, and Greg M. Vetter of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Lois Hetherman of Fort Pierce, 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Vetter. Services were held at St. Helen Catholic Church. Inurnment was at Crestlawn Cemetery by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home.

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VICEDOMINI, Andre
SOUTH PASADENA, FLORIDA: Andre Vicedomini, 75, died July 6, 2010. He was born September 25, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY. He worked as a bus operator in the New York City area, and relocated in 1990 from Staten Island to Florida. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and attended St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Frances Vicedomini; a daughter, Andrea Vicedomini of Old Bridge, NJ; a sister, Patricia (Thomas) Nazzaro of Staten Island; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Frank. Interment with military honors was at Bay Pines National Cemetery.

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VICK, Gladys
SHALIMAR, FLORIDA: Gladys Irene Vick, 81, died November 8, 2007 at Destin Health Care Nursing Home. She was born April 9, 1926 in Tuscaloosa County, AL to Cleveland and Coatnie Channell. She is survived by a daughter, Sharlotte (Jack) Powell of Shalimar; 3 grandchildren; and a great-great grandson. Cremation arrangements were handled by Trahan Family Funeral Home.

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VIETS, William
VENICE, FLORIDA: William G. Viets, 74, died May 17, 1981 at his residence. He was born in New York City. He was the retired owner of Viets Insurance Company. He was a member of Epiphany Cathedral and the Jacaranda Golf Club. He had been living in the Venice area for 12 years, and formerly lived in Hartford, CT. Survivors include his wife, Edith Viets; a son, Robert Gregory of Madison, CT; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at Epiphany Cathedral. Interment was at Venice Memorial Gardens by Ewing Funeral Home.

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VIGOTTY, Mary
PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA: Mary Vigotty, 89, died December 30, 2004 at Gracewood Nursing Center. She was born in Sicily on January 3, 1915. She was a former resident of Hewlett, Long Island, and worked as a telephone operator for the New York Telephone Company in Hewlett with over 40 years of service. She came to the Pinellas Park area in 1975, and was a member of Transfiguration Catholic Church in St. Petersburg. She is survived by a daughter, Dolores Wilson of Pinellas Park; two sons, Kevin of Gulfport, and Michael of Valley Stream, NY; three brothers, Joseph Ierna of St. Petersburg, William Ierna of Madeira Beach, and Lucian Ierna of Tierra Verde; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Woodlawn Memory Gardens under the direction of David C. Gross Funeral Home.

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VILARDO, Joseph
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Joseph P. Vilardo, 99, died October 29, 2008 at Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial. He was born March 15, 1909 in Parfield, NJ. He was a former high school teacher. He was a former resident of Fair Lawn, NJ before relocating to Florida in the 1960s, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Josephine. Services were held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Entombment was at Hillside Cemetery in Ormond Beach under the direction of Haigh-Black Funeral Home.

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VOELTNER, George
NOKOMIS, FLORIDA: George E. Voeltner, 68, died April 26, 1984 at the Venice Hospital. He was a native of Wisconsin. He worked as a maintenance supervisor at the A.O. Smith Corporation. He was an Army veteran or World War II and a member of the American Legion. He attended the First Church of Divine Science. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Voeltner; two stepsons, Alan and Gary Ehn, both of Wisconsin; two sisters, Arlene Hinz of Texas and Marion Fielaff of Wisconsin; four brothers, Clarence, Gilbert, Ralph and Robert Voeltner, all of Wisconsin; and 5 grandchildren. Interment was in Wisconsin. Arrangements were handled by Farley Funeral Home.

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VOLCY, Exalus
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA: Exalus Volcy, 65, died March 10, 2010, and was born October 21, 1945. Services were held at Berean Alliance Church. Interment was at Delray Beach Memorial Gardens under the direction of Straghn and Son Funeral Home.

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VOLKERY, Bernhard
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Bernhard Volkery, 76, died February 14, 1975 at Parkway General Hospital. He was born in Germany. He was a former resident of New York, and had been in the Miami area for over 20 years. He is survived by a niece. Interment was at Southern Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Bess Combs and Son Funeral Home.

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VOLLMER, Robert
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Robert C. "Bob" Vollmer, 71, died August 27, 2001 at his residence. He was born April 8, 1930 in East Syracuse, NY. He was a retired chemical engineer for DuPont in Martinsville, VA. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a 32nd degree Mason, and had been active with the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Jean M. Vollmer; two sons, Brent C. Vollmer of Collingswood, NJ, and Keith B. Vollmer of Tokyo, Japan; two daughters, Robin Vollmer of Sarasota, and Gretchen A. Wilson of Charlotte, NC; a brother, the Rev. Stanley Vollmer of Ogdensburg, NY; and a grandchild. Services were held at Lakeland Funeral Home. Interment was at Lakeland Memorial Gardens.

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WAGER, Bernice
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Bernice Perilli Wager, 58, died February 7, 1981 in Tallahassee. She worked as a registrar at Bay High School, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. She was a former resident of Port St. Joe, and had lived in Panama City since 1973. She was a member of St. Dominic's Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Richard J. Wager of Phenix City, AL, and William F. Wager, Jr. of Panama City; a daughter, Carol Peele of Tallahassee; her father, Joseph Perilli of Portland, OR; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Dominic's Catholic Church. Interment was at Roselawn Cemetery in Tallahassee with arrangements by Southerland Funeral Home.

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WAGNER, Noel
BRANDON, FLORIDA: Noel J. Wagner, 57, died May 30, 1989 at Colleton Regional Hospital in Walterboro, SC. She was a former resident of Toledo, OH. She is survived by her husband, Ned; a daughter, Kristin; her sons, Theodore, F. James, Eric and Riley; her mother, Ruth Navarre; a sister, Janice Smith; and two brothers, F. James and Peter Navarre. Services were held at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home.

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WALDEN, Mel
LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA: Henry "Mel" Walden, 90, died September 15, 1996. He was president of the Land Developer Corp., and for nearly 40 years, was owner of the Jo-An Company, a women's clothing store in Schenectady, NY. He was active with the B'nai Brith both in New York and Florida. He was named Schenectady's Man of the Year in 1975, and had been active the Chamber of Commerce, the Schenectady Merchant Bureau, and other business organizations there. Survivors include his wife, Laura Walden; two sons, Donald Walden of Niceville, and Robert Walden of St. Simon's Island, GA; a daughter, Jo-An Borello of West Palm Beach; a brother, George Walden; two sisters, Marion Goldman and Claire Schwartz; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a wife, Kathryn K. Walden. Arrangements were handled by All County Funeral Home and Crematory.

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WALKER, Cherry
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Cherry S. Walker, 57, died November 14, 1981 at her residence. She was born December 13, 1923. She was a native of Taiwan. She worked in the frozen food industry, and was of the Catholic faith. She had formerly lived in Plant City, FL. Survivors include a son, Keith G. Walker of Lakeland; 3 grandchildren; and her friends. Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment was at Oak Hill Burial Park with arrangements by Heath Funeral Chapel.

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WALKER, Iva
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Iva M. Walker died January 14, 2005. She was a native of London, Ontario, Canada. She is survived by a brother, Earl Fenwick, and her friends. Arrangements were handled by Brown and Sons Funeral Home.

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WALKER, Maxine
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Maxine Constance Walker, 57, died January 5, 1986 at her residence. She was born in Tifton, GA. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and had formerly lived in Daytona Beach. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Williams of Lakeland; four sisters, Doris Reeder, Vera Phillips, Sarah Grantham, and Sue Farrah; two brothers, Hugh Allen and Clinton Allen; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of Thornton-Holcom Funeral Home.

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WALLIS, Katharine
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Katharine Sarah Wallis, 74, died June 10, 1959. She was a member of Allapattah Baptist Church. She was a longtime Miami area resident, and had formerly lived in Philadelphia. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Harriet Rusk and Mrs. Katharine Evers; and a son, William. Viewing was at the Tracy Chapel. Services were held at Allapattah Baptist Church.

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WALSINGHAM, Charles A.
WAUSAU, FLORIDA: Charles Andrew Walsingham, 73, died September 30, 1943 at his residence. He was born February 27, 1870. He was survived by his wife, Martha Walsingham; four sons, Thomas of Wewahitchka, and Harvey, Chester and Curtis, all of Wausau; and three daughters, Mrs. Sampson Barefield of Vernon, Mrs. Mace Hicks of East Point, and Mrs. Carl Taylor of Wausau. Burial was at Ferguson Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn Funeral Home.

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WALZAK, Wade
LEESBURG, FLORIDA: Wade H. Walzak, 63, died April 24, 2010. He was born August 13, 1946 in Cleveland, OH. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and came to Florida in 1985. He enjoyed athletics, fishing, and cooking. Survivors include a son, Pastor Michael Walzak (Noelle) of Port Orange; his parents, Henry and June Walzak of Tavares; a sister, Trudy Walzak of Tavares; 2 grandchildren; and his friends, including Sandy Wilkens and Melvin Getzel. Inurnment was at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell by Steverson Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Home.

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WARD, Guy
BRUCE, FLORIDA: Guy Ward, 63, died October 4, 2008. He was born May 15, 1945 in DeFuniak Springs, FL to Jesse and Ila Faulk Ward. He was a member of the Iron Workers' Union. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era and attended the Bruce United Methodist Church. He was a member of Freeport Masonic Lodge F&AM #108, and enjoyed fishing and caring for animals. Survivors include a son, Joseph Guy Ward II of Red Bay; 2 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Malzie Pate and Mazie Rossell; and two brothers, William W. Ward and Mano O. Ward. Services were held at Bruce United Methodist Church. Interment with Masonic rites and military honors was at Dead River Cemetery by Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home.

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WARD, Helon
ROUND LAKE, FLORIDA: Helon D. Ward, 74, died October 2, 1966 at the Jackson County Hospital. He was survived by a brother, D.H. Ward of Gainesville; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at Round Lake Baptist Church. Burial was at Round Lake Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.

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WARD, Selena
PIERSON, FLORIDA: Selena Elizabeth "Lena" Ward, 93, February 27, 1988. She was a native of Bay Minette, AL. She was a member of the Independent Holiness Baptist Church in Astor. She is surved by her daughters, Myrtle Kanger of Pierson, Frances Peterson of Sanford, and Lydia Guess and Vermelle Peterson, both of Emporia; her sons, Goram E., Sr. Barberville, and Sylvester and Cecil J., Sr., both of Pierson; 34 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and 37 great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home. Note: Interment may be at Purdom Cemetery.

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WARREN, Exie
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Exie Lee Brown Warren, 99, died July 17, 2011 at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley. She was a native of Washington County and a lifelong resident. She was of the Holiness faith. She is survived by her children, Jimmy Warren of Fort Walton Beach, Otis Warren of Miami, Audrey Taylor of Bonifay, and Silas Warren, Alieen Scobyers, Alfredia Coleman (Wiliford), Paul Warren, and Behel Massaline (Robert), all of Chipley; 28 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 2 great–great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at St. Joseph A.M.E. Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by Cooper Funeral Home.

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WARREN, Iva
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA: Iva Mae Warren, 83, died September 7, 2007 at Park Meadows Heath and Rehab. She was a retired foster grandparent, and attended Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Everett Warren; a brother, Charlie Graham III; a sister, Gloria Williams; a grandson; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Washington Funeral Home.

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WASHBURN, Walter
HIALEAH, FLORIDA: Walter D. Washburn, 69, died April 14, 1968. He was a house painter. He had lived in Southern Florida for 35 years, and was a former resident of Union Furnace, OH. Survivors include a brother, Guy E. Washburn of Akron, OH; and two sisters, Mrs. Maude Crichlow of Hialeah and Mrs. Ida M. Clark of Roscommon, MI. Interment was at Flagler Memorial Cemetery by Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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WASHINGTON, Fannie
OCALA, FLORIDA: Fannie Washington, 89, died January 3, 1990 at the Ocala Health Care Center. She was a native of Hawkinsville, GA. She was a longtime Ocala resident and a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Survivors include a niece, Sandra Flagg of Ocala. Services were held at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Chestnut Cemetery with arrangements by Summers Funeral Home.

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WASHINGTON, Joe
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Joe Washington, 54, died August 13, 1989 at Tampa General Hospital. He was born in Tomato, AR. He worked for Singleton Seafood. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two stepdaughters, Eloise Lovett and Lillian Lovett; two stepsons, Sharmen Lovett and Michael Lovett; and a brother, Mack. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Hill Funeral Home.

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WASILEWSKI, Stella
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Stella Wasilewski, 83, died November 20, 1978. She had lived in Miami for over 30 years, and was a former resident of Newark, NJ. Survivors include her husband, Michael; a son, Martin of Key Largo; a daughter, Janina Eakin; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Southern Memorial Park under the direction of Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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WATSON, Luther
TURKEY CREEK, FLORIDA: Luther R. Watson, 49, died August 5, 1938 at the Bay Pines Veterans' Hospital. He was born in 1889. He was a World War I veteran. He was survived by a brother, A.C. Watson. Burial was at the Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

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WATTERS, Christopher C.
INVERNESS, FLORIDA: Christopher Columbus Watters, 90, died May 12, 2006 in Inverness. He was a native of Whitley City, KY. He was a retired machinist for the Ford Motor Co. with 27 years of service. He was a founding member of the Highway 44 Church of God of the Mountain Assembly, where he was a longtime treasurer and served on the board of trustees. He was a former Cincinnati resident. He is survived by two sisters, Shirley Strunk of Inverness and Geraldine Johansen of San Diego; and his nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by Fero Funeral Home.

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WATTS, Thomas Y.
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Thomas Y. "Tom" Watts died December 23, 1906. He was born February 5, 1844. He was a former deputy U.S. Marshall and a longtime Washington County resident. He was a Confederate Civil War veteran, having served with Co. K of the 6th Florida Infantry. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a Mason and a member of the Knights of Pythias. Services were held at his residence. Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery.

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WAUTIER, Gaston
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Gaston Pierre Wautier, 55, died April 5, 1951. He was a former resident of Paris, France, and had lived in Miami since 1923. He was manager of the abstract department at American Title and Insurance. He had served as a French vice-consul, and also worked with the Office of Censorship during wartime. Survivors include his wife, Myrl Wautier; his mother, Mrs. Marie Wautier; and a sister, Mrs. A.B. Turner, all of Miami. Services were held at the Philbrick Chapel. Interment was at Flagler Memorial Park.

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WATERS, Lorene
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Lorene Bowers Waters, 88, died December 13, 2008. She was born November 24, 1920 in Plant City, FL. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, and had been a former longtime member of Highlands United Methodist Church. Survivors include four children, Suzanne (Doug) Zipperer, Wanda (Fred) Canaday, Harold H. "Hal" (Janice) Waters, Jr, and Frank "Terry" (Beverly) Mitchell; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Harold H. Waters, Sr. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Peeples Family Funeral Homes.

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WATFORD, Ira D.
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Ira Dolphus Watford, 84, died October 15, 1965. He was born February 23, 1881. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Watford; five sons, Paul Watford of Jacksonville, Euless Watford of Chipley, Foy Watford of Alexandria, VA, and Addis and Hurley Watford, both of Washington, DC; two daughters, Mrs. Carey Hawk of Panama City and Mrs. Holden Baggett of Columbus, GA; a brother, Dempsey Watford of Chipley; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Golden of Graceville and Mrs. Effie Parker of Chipley; 20 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Methodist services were held. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley.

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WATKINS, Hesiciah
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA: Hesiciah Watkins, 56, died February 10, 1969 in Montgomery, AL. He was born December 27, 1912. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Central Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Lee Watkins; two sons, Gordon Watkins and Owen Watkins, both of Panama City; two daughters, Carol Watkins and Joyce Watkins, both of Panama City; three brothers, Ezra Watkins, C.W. Watkins, and M.E. Watkins; and three sisters, Gertrude Harpe, Bessie Yelvington, and Floye Brannon. Services were held at Central Assembly of God Church. Burial was at Westbay Cemetery by Southerland Funeral Home.

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WEAVER, Vonnie
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA: Vonnie L. Weaver, 57, died October 14, 2004 at Flagler Hospital. She was born November 5, 1946 to Willie B. and Angie Weaver, and was a native of St. Augustine. She had lived in New York, where she was a member of King Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church. She later returned to St. Augustine, where she was a member of New St. James Missionary Baptist Church and sang in the church choir. She is survived by her sisters, Cynthia Weaver, Tina Weaver, Sandra Weaver, Helen Weaver Williams, Ida Collins, Jackie Harris and Barbara Haynes; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Leonard Weaver. Services were held at New St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery with arrangements by Leo C. Chase and Son Funeral Home.

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WEBER, Alfred C., Sr.
MONTVERDE, FLORIDA: Alfred C. Weber Sr., 62, died February 5, 1991. He was born June 24, 1928 in Albany, NY. He worked for Sprinkler Fitters Local #669, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Catholic, and a member of the Moose Lodge, the Elks, and the Eagles. He had relocated to Montverde in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Ruth S. Weber; a son, Alfred C. Weber, Jr. of Albany; a daughter, Linda of Troy, NY; a stepdaughter, Katherine Camman of Fort Lauderdale; and a granddaughter. Interment was at Florida National Cemetery with arrangements by Lake County Cremation.

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WEBSTER, Syble
DARLINGTON, FLORIDA: Syble Webster, 75, died July 21, 2006 in Geneva, AL. She was born October 12, 1930 in Alabama to Bertie and Alice Spann Burkett. She was a member of the Outreach for Christ Church, and enjoyed quilting, fishing and raising chickens. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, William E. Webster; her children and their spouses, Lenita and Doug Ealum of Glendale, Douglas E. and Vicky Webster of Freeport, and Clay and Brenda Webster, Diann and Gerald Scroggins, and Ray and Sharon Webster, all of Darlington; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Outreach for Christ Church. Interment was at the Darlington Baptist Church Cemetery by Clary-Glenn Funeral Home.

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WEEDMAN, Cleo
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA: Cleo Patra Weedman, 90, died March 25, 2004 at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 4, 1913 in South Carolina. She member of Ancient City Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Women's Missionary Society and taught Sunday School for 45 years. She is survived by two sons, Rick Weedman and John "Jack" Weedman, both of St. Augustine; two brothers, Gene Carter of High Springs and Jacob Carter of Westminster, SC; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Marion Weedman; and a grandson. Services were held at Ancient City Baptist Church. Interment was at St. Augustine Memorial Park by Kotrady Hudgins and Croyle Funeral Home.

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WEEKS, Anna
INVERNESS, FLORIDA: Anna Mathews Weeks, 82, died November 21, 1963. She was a native of Green Center, Indiana, and had been a resident of Inverness for the past two years. She was survived by a nephew and two nieces. Interment was at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Inverness under the direction of Porter Funeral Home.

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WEEKS, Kathryn
NICEVILLE, FLORIDA: Kathryn Lundy Weeks, 77, died December 1, 2007 in Niceville. She was born January 25, 1930 in Crestview, FL to Thomas and Bernice Lundy. She was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, gardening, bowling and crossword puzzles. She is survived by a son, Jim Weeks (Jackie) of Niceville; a daughter, Patricia Thomas (Danny) of Niceville; three brothers, Thomas (Kaye) Lundy of Milton, and Willie F. Coon and J.B. (Betty) Coon, all of Liberty; a brother-in-law, Jerome Weeks of Jackson, MS; 3 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Weeks; a brother, Roger Coon; and a sister, Mary King. Interment was at Cluster Springs Cemetery in Liberty, FL under the direction of Twin Cities Cremation and Funeral Services.

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WEEMS, Kenneth
OPALOCKA, FLORIDA: Kenneth Weems, 3, died July 26, 1950. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Weems; three brothers, Keith, Eugene and Houston; and a sister, Anita. Interment was at Southern Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Lithgow Funeral Home.

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WEEMS, Susie
PALATKA, FLORIDA: Susie Mae Weems, 90, died July 14, 2007 at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach. She was born May 10, 1917 in Apalachicola, FL. She was a retired dietician's assistant, and had been a Palatka resident since 1950. She enjoyed babysitting, reading the Bible, and watching Westerns on television. She is survived by a daughter, Doris Miles of Daytona Beach; two sons, Melvin Russell and John H. Harris, both of Daytona Beach; 14 grandchildren; 81 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Interment was at Volusia Memorial Park with arrangements by Gainous Funeral Home.

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WEGNER, Rudolph
THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA: Rudolph R. Wegner, 91, died January 1, 2010. He was born June 10, 1918 in Mayville, WI. He had been a sheet metal worker, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Local #73 in Chicago, and came to The Villages in 1988. He is survived by a daughter, Jill Wegner; a son, Richard Wegner; and 2 granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Wegner. Interment with military honors was at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.

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WEIGHT, Richard
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Richard Weight, 76, died June 19, 1958 at a local hospital. He was a retired interior decorator and a member of the First Church of Religious Science. He was a native of Michigan, and a former resident of San Gabriel, CA. Survivors include a son, Warner R. White; a stepdaughter, Marguerite Benton of Alhambra, CA; and a sister, Marjorie Brooks. Arrangements were handled by John S. Rhodes Funeral Home.

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WEIL, Eugene
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Eugene I. Weil, 72, died June 27, 1950 at Bay Pines VA Hospital. He was a Spanish-American War veteran, and helped establish the Bay Pines Hospital, in addition to serving on a Spanish-American war memorial committee in Tampa. He was a past state commander of the United Spanish-American War Veterans, and also served on the organization's national legislative committee. Arrangements were handled by Walt's Funeral Home.

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WEINBERG, Ann
TAMARAC, FLORIDA: Ann Weinberg, 77, died September 2, 2006 at her residence. She was born in Philadelphia. She grew up in Washington, DC and Miami Beach, and was a former resident of Falls Church, VA. She was vice-president of the Beth El Hebrew Congregation. She was a member of the Westwood Country Club and the Woodlands Country Club and Homeowners' Association. She enjoyed golf, and was a scorer at PGA and LPGA tournaments. Survivors include her husband, Murray; a son, Larry (Norma); a daughter, Lynn (Brian); 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; her in-laws; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. Memorial services were held at Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapel.

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WEISSGLASS, Lillian
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Lillian Weissglass died March 15, 1959. She was active with Hadassah, the Council of Jewish Women, the Jewish Home for the Blind, and the National Children's Cardiac Hospital. She formerly lived in New York, and had been in the Miami area for 20 years. She was survived by two daughters; three sons; and two sisters, including Hatti Golden of Miami. Services were held at Riverside Memorial Chapel.

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WELDON, Deborah
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Deborah K. Weldon, one-day-old infant, died November 28, 1954. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Weldon. Arrangements were handled by the Bess Memorial Mortuary.

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WELKER, Ernst
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Ernst Welker, 74, died March 23, 1951 at his residence. He was a native of Germany, and had come to Miami from Germany 6 months before his passing. Survivors include his wife, Auguste Welker; four daughters, Hedwig Roehrich, Elsie Hussells, Augusta Renzulli, and Freda Morsbach; a son, Ernest; his grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were handled by Gerhardt Funeral Home.

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WELLS, Glenn E., Jr.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Glenn Elder Wells, Jr., infant, died October 9, 1943 at a local hospital. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Wells, Sr.; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Wells. Burial was at Royal Palm South Cemetery. Note: One record spells the first name Glen.

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WELLS, Roland
GROVELAND, FLORIDA: Roland B. Wells, 86, died September 16, 2003 at Westminster Care Center in Clermont, FL. He was born March 29, 1917 in Trumann, AR to Walter A. and Tennie Mills Wells. He was retired, and was a member of the Praise Temple Church of God. Survivors include a son, Allen D. Wells of Groveland; two daughters, Barbara J. Higdon and Geneva Buie, both of Groveland; a brother, Doyle Wells of Trumann, AR; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lilly Frances Wells; his parents; a sister; and a brother. Interment was at Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR.

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WELTER, Frank
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Frank C. Welter died August 25, 1972. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Carpenters' Union Local #875. Survivors include his wife, Effie Mae Welter; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Shirley Granger, Mrs. Pat Wright, and Mrs. Linda Dempsy; two stepsons, Huey Lee and Willie P. Lee; and 22 step-grandchildren. Interment was at Lovewood Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home.

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WELTERS, Alitha
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Alitha Welters was born in Florida, and died February 9, 1899 in Pensacola. Interment was at Zion Cemetery.

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WEMES, Mason
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA: Mason Wemes, 91, died May 31, 2005 at her home. She was born September 21, 1913 in Bremen, KY to Ezra and Francis Paige Frazier Humphrey. She was a registered nurse, and had worked at the Bay Pines V.A. Medical Center with 25 years of service. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, as well as the First Baptist Church of Pinellas Park and its Young at Heart group. She is survived by a stepson, Roger Wemes; three sisters, Eva M. Reese, Nola Jordan and Glendora Crosby; four brothers, John Humphrey, Ray Humphrey, Roy Humphrey and Robert Humphrey; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Petersburg by Gunter Funeral Home.

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WERNER, Richard
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA: Richard C. Werner, 91, died June 29, 2011. He was born January 5, 1920. He came to Dunedin in 1978, and was a former resident of Lyndhurst, OH. Survivors include his wife, Adele Werner; four daughters, Phyllis (Mike) McGinnis of Midland, MI, Marcia (Al) Heitz of Cincinnati, OH, and Janet (Les) Schafle and Carol (Bob) MacLean, all of Dunedin; a son, Rick (Mimi) Werner of Dunedin; a son-in-law, John (Maria) Hug of Chicago, IL; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Hug; and a grandson, Eric MacLean. Services were held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Arrangement were handled by Moss Feaster Funeral Home.

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WEST, Delores
GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA: Delores West, 86, died November 7, 2003. She was born November 23, 1916. Survivors include two sons, Jerry and Don West, both of Graceville. Services were held at Bethel Baptist Church. Interment was at East Mount Zion Methodist Cemetery under the direction of James and Lipford Funeral Home.

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WEST, Frances
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Frances West, 75, died July 9, 1980 at the Holmes County Hospital. She was born December 10, 1904. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Chipley. Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Alford and Attie Alford, both of Bonifay; and a brother, W.C. Alford of Bonifay. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church. Interment was at the Bonifay Cemetery under the direction of Sims Funeral Home.

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WEST, Helen
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Helen B. West, 69, died May 11, 1984. She had lived in Miami for over 30 years, and was a former resident of New York. Survivors include a son, Richard Parrella; two daughters, Marianna West and Martha J. Steinkamp; 6 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Anna Achilles. Services were held at St. Mary's Cathedral. Arrangements were handled by Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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WESTBROOK, Corine
LAKE WALES, FLORIDA: Corine J. Westbrook, 73, died January 27, 1991 at Walker Memorial Hospital in Avon Park. She was a native of Colquitt, GA. She was a former citrus plant worker, and a member of the Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors inlcude two daughters, Corinne Gibbons of Fort Pierce, and Regenia Burhalter of Frostproof; two sons, Fletcher of Fort Meade, and Eli of Lake Wales; a sister, Vessie Dean of Atlanta; 20 grandchildren;and 30 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Moody Funeral Home. Note: Burial may be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Meade.

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WEYRAUCH, Ivy
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA: Iva "Ivy" Groh Weyrauch, 75, died July 24, 2010 at her home. She was a yoga teacher, and volunteered with Habitat For Humanity. She enjoyed gardening and staying at her summer home in North Carolina. She was a member of the Eckankar religion. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Robert H. Weyrauch; two daughters, Doreen Roach of New Smyrna Beach, and Deborah Pinkham of Gainesville; a son, Robert H. Weyrauch, Jr. of Boca Raton; 8 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

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WHEATON, Margaret
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Margaret Wheaton died June 21, 2006. She was born January 7, 1940. Survivors include her children, Margaret Wheaton, Annette Wheaton, Tonya Dixon (Harrison) and Larry Dunn; 5 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at Restlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Holmes-Glover-Solomon Funeral Directors.

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WHEELER, Jasper
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Jasper Wheeler, 89, died November 20, 1987 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1898, and was a native of Kentucky. He was a retired farmer and a member of the First Baptist Church of Chipley. He is survived by a brother, Hobert Wheeler of Harrodsburg, KY. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn-Wachob Funeral Home.

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WHIDDON, Alexander
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Alexander Lynn Whiddon, 80, died May 26, 1981 at the Gulf Coast Community Hospital. He was born December 16, 1901. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marion W. Lee; two sisters, Lucille Stott and Sara Powell; 2 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He retired from Bay Line Railroad, and was a member of Forest Park Methodist Church. He was a Mason. Interment was at Greenwood Baptist Church Cemetery in Greenwood, FL with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.

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WHITAKER, Cleo
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Cleo Whitaker died November 13, 1943. She was a former resident of Atlanta, GA, and had lived in St. Petersburg since 1924. She was unmarried. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Ann Ree Colton Blumberg and Mrs. Charles Wedding, both of St. Petersburg, and Mrs. Walter Hayward of Los Angeles, CA; and a brother, Emory A. Whitaker of Augusta, GA. Interment was at Royal Palm Cemetery by Baynard Funeral Home.

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WHITAKER, Drew, Sr.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Drew Whitaker, Sr., 69, died September 30, 2000. He retired from the Florida D.O.T. with 34 years of service, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a Presbyterian and a member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Janie M. Whitaker; a son, Drew Whitaker, Jr. of Tallahassee; a daughter-in-law, Carol Whitaker; four sisters, Rosa Lee Waller of Pace, Mary Lou Cozart of Westville, and Vivian Mims and Ruby Harell, both of Bonifay; a brother, Brack Whitaker of Steinhatchee; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Culley's Meadow Wood Memorial Park.

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WHITE, Frances
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Frances Lorene White, 57, died May 5, 1982. She was born February 11, 1925 in Eudora, KS. Survivors include her husband, Harry White; three daughters, Peggy Bertsche, Jill White and Linda Chapman, all of West Palm Beach; two sons, Bob and Bill, both of West Palm Beach; her father, Harold G. Daugherty of Lawrence, KS; a brother, Harold Daugherty of Lawrence, KS; and 5 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Price Funeral Home.

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WHITE, Harry E.
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Harry E. White, 56, died December 1, 1980. He was the husband of Gracie Parker White. Interment was at Greenlawn Cemetery in Newport News, VA under the direction of Peninsula Funeral Home.

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WHITE, Polly
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: Polly Thompson White, 88, died April 17, 2001. She was born December 5, 1912 in Miami, OK. Survivors include a son, Sherrill W. White, Jr. of Fort Lauderdale; two sisters, Dorothy Roberts and Nellie Keefe, both of Joplin, MO; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery in Webb City, MO. Arrangements in Florida were handled by Fairchild Funeral Home.

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WHITE, Ronnie
ALFORD, FLORIDA: Ronnie D. White, 47, died November 28, 1994 at Jackson Hospital. He was a Jackson County native. He was an electrician and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include a daughter, Brandy D. White of Douglas, GA; a son, William C. White of Georgia; his mother, Eloise White of Alford; three sisters, Jeraldine Anderson of Marianna, and Carlene Land and Bertha Gay, both of Alford; two brothers, James T. White of Havana and Gary D. White of Alford; and a granddaughter. Services were held at Salem Free Will Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery.

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WHITEHEAD, Martha
MILTON, FLORIDA: Martha J. Whitehead, 42, died April 14, 1997 at Santa Rosa Hospital in Milton. Survivors include two sisters, Marie Redman of Milton and Lamonia Schadow of Honolulu, HI; two brothers, Donald Robinson of Caryville and James Robinson of Why, AZ; two half-brothers, Milton Campbell of St. Petersburg and Buddy Campbell of Tampa; and two half-sisters, Vicky and Kathy Robinson. Interment was at Holly Grove Cemetery in Marianna by Sims Funeral Home. Note: One record shows a person with this death date buried at Dykes Cemetery in Marianna with the maiden name Robinson, and a birth date of December 11, 1954.

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WICK, Peter J., Sr.
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Peter John Wick, Sr., 87, died February 17, 1989 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was a native of New York City, and was a New York City police sergeant. He was a Catholic. He was a member of the Police Officers' Association of New York City, and an organizer of the New York City Polk Athletic League. He had lived in Lakeland for 5 years, and formerly lived in Ridgefield, CT. Survivors include a daughter, Grace R. Fortin of Lakeland; a sister, Wanda Zach of East Nassau, NY; a brother, Thomas Wiczkowski of Hempstead, NY; 4 grandsons; and a great-grandson. Arrangements were handled by Gentry-Morrison Southside Funeral Home in Lakeland, and Kane Funeral Home in Ridgefield, CT.

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WICK, Robert
NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA: Robert Wick, 70, died March 17, 1997 in New Port Richey. He was a retired funeral director, and served the Jewish community in the Toledo, OH area for over 40 years. He was a graduate of the University of Toledo and the Cincinnati College of Embalming. He was a partner of Zimmerman-Wick Memorial Chapel, later relocating his business to North Reynolds Road. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Although not Jewish, he studied Hebrew and attended Jewish adult education classes for over 15 years. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Wick; a daughter, Lynda; a son, Donald; and 2 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the Robert H. Wick Mortuary. Note: One records lists burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo, OH.

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WIDAK, Lennie
BEVERLY HILLS, FLORIDA: Lennie B. Widak died December 25, 1977. She was born in Alabama. She formerly lived in New York City, and was a Protestant. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Widak, Sr.; two sons, Michael Widak and Raymond Widak, Jr.; five sisters, two brothers, and 5 grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were handled by Fero Funeral Chapel.

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WIEGAND, Clara
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: Clara V. Wiegand, 87, died December 4, 1983. She had been a Florida resident since 1945, and formerly lived in Pennsylvania. She attended Childs Park United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by a daughter, Bettie Umberger of Brooksville; a son, Louis of St. Petersburg; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Childs Park United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society.

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WIGFIELD, Annie
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Annie T. Wigfield, 95, died April 4, 2002 at St. Anthony's Hospital. She was born in England. She was a former resident of Hamden, CT, and came to the St. Petersburg area in 1964. She is survived by a son, Ramon, of Cheshire, England; a daughter, Anita Perrone of Wrightsville, PA; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society of St. Petersburg.

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WIGGINS, Alice
LAUREL, FLORIDA: Alice Wiggins died March 29, 1976. She was a native of Lakeland. She had lived in Laurel for over 50 years. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Walter and Mrs. Virginia Phoenix, both of Sarasota, and Mrs. Gladys Reed of Laurel; two sisters, Mrs. Rosie L. Smith of Venice and Mrs. Letha Bowen of White Plains, NY; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held at The House of God, Inc., Keith Dominion. Interment was at Galilee Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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WIGGINS, Danity
OCALA, FLORIDA: Danity Wiggins, 57, died July 8, 1979 at Munroe Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Alabama. She worked as a cook, and was of the Baptist faith. She was unmarried. Survivors include three brothers, Charlie Wiggins, James Wiggins and Albert Wiggins of Chicago, IL. Interment was at Lincoln Memorial Gardens under the direction of Cunningham Funeral Home.

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WIGGINS, Vernon
OCALA, FLORIDA: Vernon Mikell Wiggins, 19, was killed in action on January 25, 1970 in Quang Tri, Vietnam while serving with the U.S. Army. He was born August 11, 1950. Survivors include his father, Harry W. Wiggins; his mother, Martha H. Sallows; a sister, Charlotte Buck; a brother, Albert Wiggins; and three half-sisters, Ruby Starling, Margie Gray, and Sarah DeLawter. Interment with military honors was at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.

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WILCOX, Sallie
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Sallie Mae Wilcox, 86, died July 25, 1997 at her residence. She was born March 24, 1911, and was a Holmes County native. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and had lived in Pensacola for 25 years. Survivors include two daughters, Janet E. Moore and Hazel P. Moore; a sister, Kate Conners; a sister-in-law, Nellie Wilcox; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace M. Wilcox. Interment was at the Bonifay Cemetery in Bonifay, FL with arrangements by Faith Chapel Funeral Home.

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WILCOX, William F., Jr.
CALLAWAY, FLORIDA: William Franklin Wilcox, Jr., 60, died January 3, 1992 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. He was a member of the Assembly of God. Survivors include a son, Phillip Wilcox of Atlanta, GA; and five sisters, Dorothy Harris of Bonifay, Monette Andrews of Columbus, GA, Muriel Hallford of Augusta, GA, and Hazel Vanlandingham and Ruth Brown, both of Pensacola. Services were held at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Interment was at Shady Grove Cemetery by Sims Funeral Home.

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WILDER, Georgia
CROSS CITY, FLORIDA: Georgia A. Wilder, 60, died February 19, 2015. She was a member of Refuge Church of God in Christ. Survivors include her sons, Terry Wilder (Jennifer) of Alachua, and Robert L. Peppers (ZeBiyna) of Kentucky; a daughter, Tieasha Edwards of Cross City; a brother; Lewis Smiley (Carmen); her sisters, Christine Jones and Betty Smith (Andrew); and 7 grandchildren. Services were held at Refuge Church of God in Christ. Arrangements were handled by Carnegie Funeral Home.

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WILDMAN, Edward
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Edward B. Wildman, 49, died March 12, 1951. He formerly owned a service station in New Brunswick, NJ, and was secretary of the Miami Optimist Club. He was survived by a daughter, Peggy Wildman of Miami; and a sister, Mrs. Howard Suerth of Miami. Services were held at Tamiami Temple Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by Tracy Funeral Home.

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WILDOW, Frances
PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA: Frances G. Wildow, 85, died July 10, 1997. She was born August 4, 1911 in Aliquippa, PA. She had been a resident of Port Charlotte for 25 years. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, where she was a longtime usher and took care of the church linens. She was a member of the Council of Catholic Women and the Isabella Guild. She is survived by three sons, James of Lehigh Acres, Robert of Pennsylvania Hills, PA, and Carl of Mount Juliet, TN; two daughters, Jane Siatkowsky of Plum Borough, PA, and Mary Ann McDermott of Verona, PA; a sister, Helen L. Gallagher of Port Charlotte; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Interment was at Charlotte Memorial Gardens under the direction of Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home.

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WILHOIT, Dorothy
ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA: Dorothy M. Wilhoit, 67, died December 12, 1979 at Community Hospital. She was an Atlanta native and formerly owned the Mitzi Malloy Dance Studio in Miami Shores. She previously lived in Arcadia. Survivors include a sister, Rosalind Wilhoit of Ormond Beach; and a brother, James Wilhoit of Ormond Beach. Services were held in Miami Shores. Arrangements were handled by Philbrick Funeral Home, and also by Baggett and Summers Funeral Home.

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WILKIE, John
WEIRSDALE, FLORIDA: John Wilkie, 74, died January 24, 1966. He was a native of South Carolina. He was survived by his wife, Ella Wilkie; three daughters, Rachel High, Ruth Wilkie, and Celo Wilkie; a brother, Clifford Wilkie; a sister, Annie Wilkie; his grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Interment was at Summerfield Cemetery under the direction of Cunningham Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Clifford
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Clifford Earl Williams, 11, died April 1, 1941. Survivors include his father, Henry Williams; a sister, Rosa Lee Williams of Thomasville, GA; a brother, Henry Clayton Williams of Chipley; and a grandmother, Mrs. Joe Sizemore of Chipley. Services were held at the Methodist Church. Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Cora
PONCE de LEON, FLORIDA: Cora Lee Williams, 87, died April 27, 2000 at her home. She is survived by a daughter, Louise Parrette of Bonifay; a son, Devon (Judy) Denning of Ponce de Leon; a brother, Thomas J. McKenzie of Bonifay; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Interment was at Camp Ground Cemetery by Sims Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Daisy
CARYVILLE, FLORIDA: Daisy Scott Williams, 85, died September 9, 1978 at Wakulla Nursing Home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Bell Anna Peterson; and a brother, O.S. Scott. Services were held at St. Mary A.M.E. Church. Burial was at the church cemetery with arrangements by Cooper Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Doris
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Doris Williams, 81, died July 1, 2006 at Pinellas Point Nursing Home. She had worked as a private housekeeper, and was of the Baptist faith. She was a native of Dunnellon, and had lived in the St. Petersburg area in 1950. Survivors include a sister, Ruth Bostick of Dunnellon; 3 nephews; a niece; and 2 grand-nieces. Arrangements were entrusted to Creal Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Doris
LAKE WALES, FLORIDA: Doris Williams, 45, died August 9, 1979 at the Lake Wales Hospital. She was an agent for the Afro-American Life Insurance Co. and was a lifelong area resident. She attended the First Institutional Church of Lake Wales, where she sang in the choir, and was a member of the church's Junior Mission. Survivors include her husband, Edwin Williams, Sr.; two daughters, Sherita Lynn and Dineta Dixon, both of Lake Wales; two sons, Roger Brown of the U.S. Army in West Germany and Edwin Williams, Jr. of Lake Wales; her mother, Flossie Sharper of Lake Wales; a brother, Cephus Randolf of Lake Wales; a sister, Thelma Ellision of New York; and a grandson. Arrangements were handled by Lawrence Epps Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Edna
GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA: Edna Elizabeth Williams, 75, died May 17, 1975. She was born in Cairo, GA. She attended the First Methodist Church, and was a member of the Harvesters Club of Senior Citizens. She had been a Graceville resident for 60 years. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Williams; a daughter, Ruth Riley; her sons, Lonnie, Jr., Earl and James; 11 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Marvin Chapel Cemetery.

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WILLIAMS, Edythe
HERNANDO, FLORIDA: Edythe Vera Williams, 83, died February 25, 2008. She was born December 23, 1924 to Jack and Gloria Gracehake Couts. She was a former telephone operator. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by a son, James Thomas of Gerard, OH; a companion, John A. Rhode, Sr. of Hernando; and 2 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Hooper Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Eleanor
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Eleanor M. Williams, 25, died February 12, 1962 at the Naval Air Station Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Larry M. Williams; a son, David; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben C. Rapozo of Paauhau, HI; a sister; and her friends. Interment was in Paahau, HI.

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WILLIAMS, Etta
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Etta Williams died August 28, 1977 at Lakeside Adult Care Center. Survivors include two brothers, Henry Burney of Jacksonville and W.C. Burney of West Palm Beach; two sisters, Mae Broome of Jacksonville and Ethel Traylor of West Palm Beach; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Burney of West Palm Beach; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Second Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Hillman Funeral Home, with local arrangements provided by Coleman Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, James J.
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: James J. Williams, 38, died January 3, 1966 at Halifax Hospital. He was born in Waynesboro, GA. He had been a Daytona Beach resident for 11 years. Survivors include his wife, Betty Williams; a stepson, Walter Yates of Daytona Beach; two brothers, Peter of Fort Lauderdale, and Louis Palmer of Panama City; and a sister, Mrs. Gussie Bell Adams of Waynesboro, GA. Arrangements were handled by Gainous Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Jean
AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA: Jean Estelle Williams, 77, died April 29, 1993 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born January 23, 1916 in Conshohocken, PA. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Auburndale, where she sang with the choir and was a former Sunday School teacher. She was a former member of the Auburndale Chamber of Commerce, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Auburndale Women's Club. Survivors include a sister, Marianne Mohrfeld of Pittman, NJ; and a brother, Merritt MacFarland of Rochester Hills, MI. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Williams. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Auburndale. Arrangements were handled by Kersey Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, John C.
QUINCY, FLORIDA: John C. Williams, 77, died February 21, 2010 in Tallahassee. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Williams; four daughters, Leslie Davis (John) of Greensboro, and Vera Murphy (James), Mary Patton (Kenny), and Linda Harris (Charles), all of Quincy; three sons, David Williams (Stacy) of Orlando, and Cecil Williams and Ernest Williams, both of Greensboro; a sister, Ethel L. Williams of Tampa; four brothers, Clarence Williams (Lottie) of Orlando, and Jonny Mack Williams (Louise), Johnny Dean Williams (Rene), and Robert Williams, all of Tallahassee; and a caregiver, Sabrina Smith (Robert) of Greensboro. Services were held at Tabernacle Church of Christ Written in Heaven. Interment was at the Greensboro Community Cemetery.

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WILLIAMS, Leroy, Sr.
LAKE WALES, FLORIDA: Leroy Williams, Sr., 76, died August 29, 2010 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland. He was born December 17, 1933. He was a roofer, and a native of Two Egg, FL. Services were held at the Full Gospel Church of Jesus. Arrangements were handled by Epps Memorial Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Nellie
APOPKA, FLORIDA: Nellie B. Williams, 83, died April 9, 2000. She was born in Eufala, AL. She retired from Sunland Hospital, and was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of the Heroines of Jericho, the Order of the Eastern Star, the True Light Pallbearers Society and the Progressive Seniors. She had lived in central Florida since 1945. She is survived by four sisters, Lil Rigsbee and Lillian Iverson, both of Apopka, Gwendolyn Anderson of Newark, NJ, and Nellie J. Moore of Delaware; and 4 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Oliver
FAIRFIELD, FLORIDA: Oliver Williams, 87, died May 14, 1976. He was born September 1, 1889 to Peter and Lenora Williams, and was a native of Williston. He was a farmer, and attended Pleasant View A.M.E. Church. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Williams; a stepson, James Johnson; a brother, Brumbie Williams; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at Pleasant View A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Campground Cemetery in Fairfield with arrangements by Cunningham Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Pansy
CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA: Pansy Phyllis Camp Williams, 69, died March 20, 2003 in Crestview. She was born July 31, 1933 in Sheboygan, MI to James and Maxine Hall Camp. She attended the Assembly of God Church in Crestview, and was a former longtime resident of Middletown, IN. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Donald; a son, Jerry Joe (Brenda) Williams of Anderson, IN; two daughters, Linda (Gregory) Cochran of Anderson, IN, and Debra Ann (David) Herring of Almo, KY; two sisters, Rosalyn (Claude) Wells of Sarasota, and Belva (George) Fritschman of San Diego, CA; 9 grandchildren; a great grandchild; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Miller Cemetery in Middletown, IN with arrangements by Ballard and Sons Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Roddrick
TRENTON, FLORIDA: Roddrick Dermell Williams, 6, died August 29, 1984 at the Shriner Hospital in Galveston, TX. He was born in Gainesville, FL. He was a first grade student at Trenton Elementary School, and attended Ebenezer Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Pearlie Williams; his grandparents, Paul and Betty Williams of Chiefland, and Henry and Edith Wilson of Trenton; and a step-grandmother, Callie Rentz of Lake City. Services were held at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Interment was at the Trenton Cemetery by Duncan Brothers Funeral Home. Note: One record lists his age as 7.

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WILLIAMS, Ruth
SANFORD, FLORIDA: Ruth Williams, 80, died November 29, 1993. She was born in Statesboro, GA. She was a member of the Worldwide Revival Center and the Pallbearers' Society. She came to Central Florida in 1947. Survivors include her husband, Nathan; her daughters, Mary Ann Johnson of Rochester, NY, and Roberta Grooms and Tereathan Wright, both of Sanford; her sons, Willie of Sanford, Sam of Orlando, Joe Paul of Kissimmee, Dennis of Ohio, and Johnny of North Carolina; three sisters, Fannie Thomas of Miami, and Jessie McGill and Reba Tookes, both of Sanford; 25 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

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WILLIAMS, Sallie
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Sallie Williams, 67, died September 19, 1943. She was survived by her husband, John W. Williams; and a son, John B. Gebbie. Services were held at the Methodist Church. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn Funeral Home.

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WILSON, Dewey
WILDWOOD, FLORIDA: Dewey B. Wilson died February 11, 1986. He was a native of Hattieville, AR. He was a retired building contractor, and had relocated to Wildwood from Indianapolis in 1966. He was a military veteran of World War I, and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include two brothers, John C. of Indianapolis, IN, and B. Jack of Morrilton, AR. Arrangements were handled by Banks Funeral Home.

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WILSON, Lavina
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Lavina M. Wilson, 82, died June 9, 1948. She had been a longtime Miami resident, and moved there from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was survived by her husband, Frederick Wilson; two daughters, Iris Wilson and Christine DeBogory, both of Miami; a sister; two brothers; 3 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Gautier Funeral Home.

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WILSON, Rev. Margaret
PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA: Rev. Margaret M. Wilson, 71, died February 1, 1976. She was born in Buffalo, NY. She was an ordained Spiritualist minister and a former resident of Oregon, OH. Survivors include her husband, Frank B. Wilson; two daughters, Barbara Schwab of Ontario, Canada, and Lillian Losel of Calistoga, CA; a son, Frank E. Wilson of Blasdell, NY; and 8 grandchildren. Interment was at Charlotte Memorial Gardens in Punta Gorda under the direction of Kays Funeral Home.

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WILSON, Robert L., Sr.
OVERSTREET, FLORIDA: Robert L. Wilson, Sr., 79, died March 7, 2005 at his residence. He was a native of Brantley, AL. He worked for the St. Joe Paper Company, and was a veteran of both the Army and the Navy. He was a member of the New Bethel A.M.E. Church. Survivors include his wife, Esther Wilson; two daughters, Jackie Wilson of Panama City, and Valeria Finley (James) of Vallejo, CA; five sons, David Wilson of Panama City, Robert Lee Bouie (Alexandria) of New Port Richey, Rodrick Wilson of Jacksonville, Robert Wilson, Jr. (Verlene) of Hattiesburg MS, and John Gudger (Ursula) of Pascagoula, MS; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends, including an aunt, Corrine Boyde of Fort Lauderdale. Services were held at New Life Christian Church. Cremation arrangements were handled by Comforter Funeral Home.

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WILSON, Roland
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Roland Wilson, 60, died August 4, 2010 at his residence. He was born October 13, 1949. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and enjoyed fishing and football. Survivors include a daughter, Chandra Wilson of Philadelphia, PA; a son, Anthony Wilson (Cherisse) of Philadelphia, PA; his mother, Birdie Wilson of Daytona Beach; three sisters, Patsy Maragh of Orlando, and Cecilia Johnson and Vangeola McCray, both of Daytona Beach; a brother, Zachary Wilson of Daytona Beach; 4 grandchildren; other relatives; and his friends, including Mary McClain of Daytona Beach. Services were held at Gray Memorial Church of God in Christ. Interment was at Mount Ararat Cemetery under the direction of R.J. Gainous Funeral Home.

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WINARSKY, Sylvia
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Sylvia Zane Winarsky, 85, died May 4, 2006. She was born January 21, 1921 to the late Edward and Ida Zane. She was a native of Bronx, NY, and had lived in Orlando for the past 27 years. She is survived by her husband, Norman P. Winarsky; a daughter, Carol R. Cervantes (Joe) of Asheville, NC; a son, Edward Z. Winarsky of Sun Valley, CA; a grandson; a brother-in-law, Mike Winard (Sheila) of Delray Beach; and two sisters-in-law, Lily Zane of Brooklyn, NY, and Ruth Greenstein of Roslyn, NY. Services were held at Anders-Rice Funeral Home.

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WINDER, Caroline
PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA: Caroline Winder, 82, died January 1, 1969. She was born in the British West Indies. She had been living in Florida for 9 years, and formerly lived in Putnam Valley, NY. She was a Methodist. Survivors include her husband, William T.; a daughter, Gertrude Arthur of Mineola, NY; a son, Randolph W. Neives; and a niece. Arrangements were handled by Osgood Funeral Home.

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WINDSOR, Florence
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Florence Mable Kirkland Windsor, 82, died May 24, 1993. She was born November 7, 1910. She was a dietitian, and attended the First Baptist Church of Chipley. She was a native of Webb, AL, and had lived in Chipley since 1943. Survivors include three daughters, Charlotte Woods, Annette Sherman, and Mary Hinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Windsor. Services were held at the chapel of Wachob-Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment was at the Webb Cemetery in Webb, AL.

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WINTERBOTTOM, Janette
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Janette Winterbottom, 87, died January 8, 1968. She was born in Lancashire, England. She attended St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and had been a past Noble Grand in the Rebekah Lodge. She had lived in the St. Petersburg area for 4 years, and formerly lived in North Providence, RI. Survivors include her husband, Samuel H.; a daughter, Ethel H. McElroy of St. Petersburg; a son, Walter, of San Diego, CA; and 5 grandchildren. Interment was in Pawtucket, RI with local arrangements by C. James Mathews Funeral Home.

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WIREBAUGH, Evelyn
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Evelyn Wirebaugh died December 1, 1969. She was born in Coral Gables. She was the retired vice-president of Miami Beach First National Bank. She began her banking career with Second National Bank in Warren, OH, and joined the Miami Beach Bank in 1946. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. B.W. Burbank; three sisters, Mrs. Doris Williams, Mrs. Maxine Latshaw, and Mrs. William Caulfield; and three brothers, B.W., Jr., Howard, and Harlan. Arrangements were handled by Wilson Funeral Home.

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WISTEDT, Keel
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Keel Wistedt, 75, died January 10, 1965. He was a native of Sweden. He was the retired owner of an architectural firm. He formerly lived in Dayton, OH, and had been a Clearwater resident for 7 years. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John Stengel of Rock Island, IL; a brother, Robert, of Moline, IL; and 2 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Moss Funeral Home. Note: His birth date may be August 23, 1889, and his daughter's first name may be LaKeel.

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WOHLENHAUS, May
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: May F. Wohlenhaus, 94, died February 24, 1979 at a local nursing home. She was born in Cass County, IA. She had lived in Sarasota for ten years, and was a former resident of Atlantic, IA. She attended Lockwood Ridge Gospel Chapel. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. F.E. Marquette of Sarasota; 5 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and her great-great-grandchildren. Interment was at Palms Memorial Park under the direction of Sarasota Funeral Home.

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WOLCOTT, Howard W., Jr.
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Howard William Wolcott, Jr. died March 11, 1953. He was born September 28, 1915 in Titusville. He worked for the H.W. Wolcott & Co. wholesale paper firm. He had lived in Daytona Beach since 1922. Survivors include his wife, Muriel Wolcott; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Wolcott, Sr. of Daytona Beach; a sister, Mrs. Annette Moulder of South Bend, IN; and a brother, George, of Daytona Beach. Interment was at Daytona Memorial Park by Haigh and Brooks Funeral Home. Note: His mother's first name may have been Edna.

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WOLF, Harold
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Harold Wolf, 87, died June 13, 2005. He was a native of New Haven, CT. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a member of Congregation Kol Ami, where he had been a volunteer for over 20 years. He was a Tampa resident for 27 years. He was a member of the Jewish War Veterans and the Holocaust Museum, and was a past Meals on Wheels volunteer. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mini Handler Jacobson Wolf; a daughter, Jan Wolf Braunstein of Atlanta, GA; two sons, James "Jimmy" Wolf of New Haven, CT and Andrew "Andy" Wolf of Los Angeles, CA; two stepsons, Martin "Marty" Jacobson and Richard "Dick" Jacobson; a sister, Edith Leinson of Lake Worth; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth Yale Wolf; a sister, Esther Zachin; and a brother, Arthur Wolf. Services were held at Congregation Kol Ami. Interment was at Gan Shalom Cemetery.

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WOLFE, Jasper
LECANTO, FLORIDA: Jasper S. Wolfe, 94, died November 13, 1980. He was a retired farmer. He was a charter member and former deacon of the Lecanto Baptist Church. He is survived by three sons, Russell Wolfe of Tampa, Ben S. Wolfe of Lecanto, and Ernest Wolfe of Miami; his grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Magnolia Cemetery in Lecanto under the direction of Fero Funeral Home.

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WOLIN, Belen
INVERNESS, FLORIDA: Belen Wolin, 81, died November 5, 2007 at Citrus Memorial Health System in Inverness. She was born September 3, 1926 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to Jose and Julia Torres Maldonado. She was a retired special education teacher, and moved to Inverness from Millerton, NY in 2003. She was a master gardener, and was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Leo Wolin; a daughter, Mimi Wolin of Los Angeles, CA; two sons, David Wolin of Inverness, and George Wolin (Lauren) of St. Louis, MO; two sisters, Herminia Santiago of Miami, and Ines Maldonado of Bayamon, Puerto Rico; and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were handled by Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home.

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WONDER, Deborah
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Deborah Leigh Wonder, 15, died May 26, 1975 at her residence. She was a student at Mainland High School, and attended the Catholic Church of the Epiphany in Port Orange. Survivors include her parents, Marvin and Joan Wonder; two brothers, Craig and Joseph, both of Daytona Beach; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Knightly; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Craig E. Wonder. Interment was at Daytona Memorial Park by Baggett-Summers Funeral Home.

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WOOD, William P.
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: William P. Wood died January 4, 1981 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Peekskill, NY. He was a teacher and an Army veteran. There were no known surviving relatives. Inurnment was in Peekskil, NY with arrangements by the Sarasota chapter of the National Cremation Society.

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WOODBURY, Charles
PALATKA, FLORIDA: Charles L. Woodbury, 86, died December 3, 1985 at Putman Memorial Hospital. He was a former Toledo, OH resident and worked at the Acklin Stamping Division. He had lived in Florida for 35 years. Survivors include three sons, Charles, Clarence and Ralph; three daughters, Mrs. Carol Wite, Mrs. Gladys Paige and Mrs. June Hastings; and three sisters, Mrs. Luella Hines, Mrs. Laura Hines and Mrs. Nola Rahm. Arrangements were handled by Masters Funeral Home.

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WOODHAM, Littitia
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Littitia "Aunt Tish" Woodham, 96, died January 23, 1974 in Panama City. She was a member of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by Comander Funeral Home.

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WOODS, Ruby
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Ruby M. Woods, 60, died May 14, 1996. She was a former resident of Toledo, OH. Survivors include her husband, Edward; four daughters, Amie Brewer, Joan Updegraff and Laura Reinstra, all of Bradenton, and Sue Lynch of St. Louis, MO; four brothers, William and Wendall Hendricks, both of Ashland, Talbert Hendricks of Chauncey, WV, and Randall Hendricks of Stanton, VA; three sisters, Alice Carmen of Cleveland, Ann Martin of Ashland, and Phoebe Turner of Chauncey, WV; and 10 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Brown and Sons Funeral Home.

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WOODSIDE, Willard
HUDSON, FLORIDA: Willard E. Woodside, 94, died November 16, 2001 at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. He was born September 10, 1907 in Crittenden County, KY to Odie and Berthe Gass Woodside. He moved to Florida in 1957. He was a Mason and Shriner, and a member of Beacon Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Robbin Stephens of Hudson; two sisters, Lorene Marvel of Louisville, KY and Opal Harmon of Paducah, KY; 2 grandchildren; and his cousins. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Anna Mae Pool Woodside. Services were held at Beacon Baptist Church. Interment was at Grace Memorial Gardens in Hudson by Bell Funeral Home. Note: One record lists a death date of November 17, 2001.

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WORKMAN, Harley
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Harley S. Workman, 80, died May 29, 1977. He was born in Orlando, WV. He was the retired president of Workman Industries. He was a former resident of Cleveland, and had also lived in St. Petersburg, FL. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Workman; and a sister, Agnes Ferrell of Clearwater. Services were held at the Home For Funerals in Largo. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society.

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WORTHINGTON, Arlene
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Arlene F. Worthington, 80, died March 25, 2005 at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor. She was born in Sunbury, PA. She attended Heritage United Methodist Church, and had moved to Clearwater from Clarendon Hills, IL in 1983. Survivors include a son, David of Indianapolis; a daughter, Cathy W. Cannon of Fishers, IN; two sisters, Betty Clingan and Elnora Zurich, both of Pennsylvania; and 5 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home.

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WORTHINGTON, Ira
VERNON, FLORIDA: Ira Green Worthington, 69, died July 31, 1977 at Holmes Valley Hospital. Survivors include two sons, Delbert Worthington and James F. Worthington; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Mae Cook and Mrs. Celia Spooner; a brother, George Ithma Worthington; and 8 grandchildren. Services were held at Pleasant Grove Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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WRIGHT, Clement
SEMINOLE, FLORIDA: Clement W. Wright, 78, died September 7, 1983 at University General Hospital in Seminole. He was a retired clerk at the Eltra Corp. (formerly Electric Autolite Co.) with over 40 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; his sons, Peter and Dennis; and a brother, George. Services were held at Blessed Sacrament Church.

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WRIGHT, Exie
WINTER PARK, FLORIDA: Exie Wright, 108, died November 15, 1985. She was born October 16, 1877 in Fort Gaines, GA. She came to Winter Park from Orlando in 1970. She was member of Church of God by Faith. She is survived by her daughters, Eliza Johnson and Marvell Kelly, both of Winter Park; a son, Obeyde of Winter Park; and 4 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home. Note: Burial may be at Eatonville Memorial Gardens.

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WRIGHT, Jimmie L., Sr.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Jimmie L. Wright, Sr. died March 10, 2004. He was a member of Mount Moriah House of God Saints in Christ. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Wright; three children, Jimmie, Jr., Stephani and Tinesha; his mother, Eddie Mae Wright; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Weaver; a brother-in-law, Frankie (Thomasina) Stokes; a sister-in-law, Debra Watson; his aunts and uncles; his cousins; and other relatives and many friends. Services were held at Mount Moriah H.O.G.S.I.C. Interment was at Edgewood Cemetery with arrangements by the Northside Chapel of Marion Graham Mortuaries.

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WRIGHT, John T., Jr.
HIALEAH, FLORIDA: John Thomas "Jack" Wright, Jr. died May 15, 1974. He was a retired butcher for Cantor's of Miami, and had been in Florida for over 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Wright; two daughters, Donna Jean Downing and Ruth Ellen Doremus; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Vista Memorial Gardens under the direction of Carl F. Slade Funeral Home.

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WRIGHT, Sydney
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Sydney F. Wright, 77, died January 27, 2002. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy (Richard) Rolland and Susan (David) Lovelace; a son, Doug (Sandy) Wright; a granddaughter; and companion Rita Stevenson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Wright; and a son, Bobby Wright. Services were held at St. Christopher Episcopal Church. Cremation arrangements were handled by by T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home.

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WRIGHT, William P., Sr.
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA: William P. Wright, Sr., 83, died January 22, 1967. He was a former resident of New York City, and had come to Boca Raton 12 years ago. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Kiwanis Club. He was survived by his wife, Edith Wright; two sons, William P., Jr. of Scarsdale, NY, and Joseph H. of Charlotte, NC; 7 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were handled by Kraeer Funeral Home.

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WUERTHNER, Erhard
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Erhard Wuerthner, 73, died January 11, 1982 at his residence. He was a native of Germany. He worked as a carpenter, and was a Protestant. He had lived in Lakeland for 8 years, and was a former resident of Ann Arbor, MI. Survivors include a brother, Martin Wuerthner of New Mexico, and his friends. Arrangements were handled by Thornton and Holcom Memorial Funeral Home.

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WUORINEN, Mary
LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA: Mary L. Wuorinen, 92, died February 14, 1980. She is survived by a brother, Emil T. Eivonen of Lake Worth; a sister, Sophia Saari of Lake Worth; and a niece. Funeral services were held at Lakeside Chapel in Lake Worth.

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WURFEL, Bernard
SPRING HILL, FLORIDA: Bernard H. Wurfel, 77, died October 14, 2001 at the Brooksville Health Care Center Hospice. He was born July 13, 1924 in Detroit, MI to Samuel and Elizabeth Wurfel. He was a retired automotive engineer and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a former resident of Rochester Hills, MI, and had been living in the Spring Hill area for 15 years. He was a Lutheran and a member of the Michigan Club. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Wurfel; a daughter, Lorna J. Stemarie of Dearborn, MI; and a son, Stephen of Austin, TX. Interment was at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell under the direction of Merritt Funeral Home.

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WURL, Walter
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Walter G. Wurl, 86, died May 23, 2005 at Florida Memorial Hospital. He was born April 10, 1919, and was a native of Gensungen, Germany. He had studied culinary arts in Germany. He was an Army cook and a former resident of Roslyn, NY. He was a former chef at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, the Blue Spruce Inn, and the Halifax Club. He owned the Copper Pan Restaurant for 10 years. He was a longtime Florida winter visitor, and relocated to Florida in 1982. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church, and was a member of the Culinary Chefs Association, the American Culinary Federation, and the Daytona Beach Country Club. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pauline Wurl; two daughters, Joy Wurl of Port Washington, NY, and Walli Lawson of Daytona Beach; and a grandson. Interment was at Shady Rest Cemetery by Woodward Funeral Home.

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WUST, Mabel
SOUTH VENICE, FLORIDA: Mabel M. Wust, 67, died May 22, 1968 at Venice Hospital. She attended the South Venice Baptist Church, and was a member of the South Venice Area Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and the South Venice Civic Association. She was a native of Mobley, MO, and had come to Florida from Detroit, MI in 1957. Burial was at Sarasota Memorial Park Cemetery by Rawls Funeral Home.

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WYLES, Arthur
NOKOMIS, FLORIDA: Arthur Vincent Wyles, 77, died November 14, 1976 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Coventry, England. He was a retired electrical engineer with Western Electric in New Jersey with over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Catholic Church of the Epiphany, the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department, and the Telephone Pioneers. He had been living in Florida for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Olive Wyles; two sons, Eugene Wyles of Philadelphia, PA, and Arthur V. Wyles of Kinnelon, NH; and three brothers, William Wyles, Henry Wyles and Norbert Wyles, all of North Arlington, NJ. Services were held at the Catholic Church of the Epiphany. Arrangements were handled by Farley Funeral Home.

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WYLIE, Baldwin
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Baldwin Wylie, 65, died December 8, 1971 at Lakeland General Hospital. He was born August 5, 1906. He was a retired administrator for the Polk County School Board and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Velmah Wylie; two daughters, Evolyne Barclay of Sarasota and Barbara Anderson of Lakeland; two sisters, Mrs. Leitha Whisenhunt and Mrs. Julia Gallacher, both of Cordova, AL; and 9 grandchildren. Interment was at Fitzgerald Cemetery by Seigler Funeral Home.

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WYNN, Essie
OCALA, FLORIDA: Essie W. Wynn, 85, died October 27, 1979. She was born February 25, 1894. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace G. Wynn. Interment was at Block House Cemetery in Jacksonville, GA with local arrangements by Bruce Ocala Funeral Home.

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WYNN, Mary
VERNON, FLORIDA: Mary Delle Wynn, 85, died June 3, 1996 in Perry, FL. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her husband, Nolan Wynn; two sons, William N. Wynn and Richard H. Wynn; a sister, Betty Brigham; and 3 grandsons. Interment was at the Bonifay Cemetery with arrangements by Sims Funeral Home.

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YACUK, Peter
OCALA, FLORIDA: Peter Yacuk died August 6, 2008. He was born February 21, 1921 to Ivan and Varvara Yacuk. He was a native of Holyn, Ukraine, and formerly lived in Manville, NJ. He was a retired maintenance engineer at Johns-Manville Corp. of Manville, and was of the Eastern Orthodox faith. Survivors include a son, Tom Yacuk of Reno, NV; a daughter, Catherine Yacuk of Clayton, GA; and three siblings, Helen, Fedyo, and Hannah. He was preceded in death by his wife, Priska Yacuk. Entombment was at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens under the direction of Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

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YAGER, James A.
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: James Alexander Yager, 57, died December 26, 1961 at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Yager; a son, Lee F. Yager of Deland; three daughters, Mrs. Louis McLaughlin of Chipley, and Mrs. Betty Kinney and Mrs. Katherine Cox, both of Columbus, GA; and a sister, Mrs. Jane Hall of Graceville. Services were held at the Church of God of Prophecy. Interment was at Beulah Cemetery in Jackson County with arrangements by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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YAPS, Mildred
LEESBURG, FLORIDA: Mildred Juanita Yaps, 86, died September 11, 2009. She was born January 5, 1923 in Lake Panasoffkee, FL. She had worked as a bookkeeper at Tucker's Heavy Equipment with 25 years of service, and was a member of Morrison United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ernest W. Yaps; a daughter, Barbara (Warren) Goss of Buford, GA; a sister, Corrine Stokes of Leesburg; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by several siblings, Thelma Bliss, Nellie Pearce, Ethel Stokes, Maggie Pfadt, Betty Krueger, and Henry, Jake and Jimmy Parker. Interment was at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell by Beyers Funeral Home.

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YATES, George, Sr.
FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: George Yates, Sr., 69, died September 12, 2009 in Caryville, FL. He was a native of Caryville. He retired from the City of Fort Walton Beach with over 30 years of service. He is survived by a son, George E. Yates, Jr. of Crestview; two sisters, Thynorl Yates of Caryville and Katurah Lee of Sacramento, CA; three brothers, Charlie Yates of Fort Walton Beach, Rev. Dallas Yates of Vero Beach, and Elma Yates of Caryville; a sister-in-law, Annie Yates; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at St. Mary A.M.E. Church in Caryville. Interment was at St. Mary Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, FL.

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YAWN, Carrie
GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA: Carrie Yawn, 91, died February 14, 1990 at her home. She was a retired bookkeeper and a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Graceville. She was a native of Jackson County. Survivors include a sister, Fannie Lee Sims of Graceville; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was at Collins Mills Cemetery under the direction of James and Lipford Funeral Home.

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YEATES, Ann
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Ann Laughlin Yeates, 89, died December 7, 1998 at the Lakeland Presbyterian Home. She was born in Belle Center, OH. She had previously lived in Sun City Center, and was a former member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Rassieur of New Brighton, MN; a stepson, Robert L. Yeates of Iowa; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Zipperer's Funeral Home.

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YELLEN, Lucille
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Lucille Yellen, 48, died February 5, 1959. She was a former resident of New Jersey, and had been living in the Miami area for three years. She was survived by her husband. Interment was at Mount Zion Cemetery in Maspeth, NY with arrangements by Riverside Memorial Chapel.

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YOHN, Eva
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Eva S. Yohn, 51, died July 12, 1959. Survivors include her husband, John J. Yohn; two sons, Odis and Leo Tharp; a daughter, Evelyn Hudson; her mother, Fannie Skipper; four brothers, Willie, Olen, Arthur and Robert Skipper; and two sisters, Beta Brewer and Bessie Polie. Services were held at New Hope Methodist Church. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn Funeral Home.

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YORK, Nathan
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Nathan Henry York, 26, died March 30, 1973 in Tallahassee. He was a former resident of Chipley, FL. Survivors include his wife, Patricia York; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.N. York; five sisters, Polly Tharp, Frances Bass, Ellen Baston, Marilyn York, and Mary Ann York; two brothers, Luther York and William H. York; and a stepsister, Bonnie Williford. Services were held at Holmes Creek Baptist Church. Burial was at Lovewood Cemetery under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

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YOSKOWITZ, Joseph
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Joseph Yoskowitz, 65, died December 29, 1975. He was a member of the Barbers Union Local #523 and JWV Post #330. He had lived in Florida for 36 years, and was a former resident of Philadelphia. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Yoskowitz; and two sisters, Sylvia Katz of Bradenton and Nettie Snyder of Philadelphia. Services were held at The Riverside. Burial was at Mount Sinai Cemetery.

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YOST, Lucille
LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA: Lucille M. Yost, 78, died November 6, 1979 at Memorial Hospital in Sarasota. She was born in Adrian, MI. She was a former resident of Kalamazoo, MI, and was a residence director at Western Michigan University. She was a Presbyterian and a Red Cross volunteer. She had lived in Sarasota for 4 years. Survivors include a daughter, Martha Lewis; a sister, Alma Dickinson; and 3 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Toale Brothers Funeral Home.

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YOUNG, Lois
CAMPBELLTOWN, FLORIDA: Lois Irene Young, 73, died in December of 1976 at the Washington County Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Young; a daughter, Mrs. Myrial Smith of Spokane, WA; a son, Bruce Smith of New Smyrna Beach; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Michaux of Campbellton; a brother, K.P. Holland of Marianna; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at the Campbelltown Cemetery with arrangements by James and Lipford Funeral Home.

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YOUSE, Harry O., Jr.
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA: Harry Owens Youse, Jr., 57, died February 14, 2003 at Flagler Hospital. He was born August 20, 1945. He was a meat cutter, and was a Pensacola native. He had been a resident of St. Augustine since 1976. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Linda Youse; a son, Harry O. Youse III of St. Augustine; his mother, Lucille Hyde of St. Augustine; a sister, Dorothy "Lucy" Bowers of Deltona; and a granddaughter. Interment was at St. Augustine Memorial Park under the direction of Craig Funeral Home.

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YOZUKEVICH, Algird
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Algird Yozukevich, 88, died February 7, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Waldo, ME. He was a retired senior master design engineer at Honeywell, and was an Army veteran of World War II. He came to Florida in 1957, and was a former resident of Brockton, MA. He was a member of the Honeywell Retirees Club. He is survived by a daughter, Linda A. Woodward of New Port Richey; a son, George F. of Dunedin; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society of Largo.

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ZACKRISSON, John
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: John M. Zackrisson, 81, died December 25, 1981 at Palms of Pasadena Hospital in St. Petersburg. He was a retired sales manager with Sealtest Dairy Co. Survivors include his wife, Edith Zackrisson; a daughter, Dorothy Swift; and a brother, Knute. Arrangements were handled by Anderson-McQueen Mortuary.

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ZALENSKI, Joseph S.
OLD TOWN, FLORIDA: Joseph Stanley Zalenski, 90, died April 7, 2008. He was a retired bus driver with the Cleveland, OH Regional Transit Authority, and served in the U.S. Navy for six years. He is survived by his daughter, Betty Lou Kaifetz of Old Town; 3 grandchildren; and 4-great grandchildren. Interment was at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell under the direction of Gooding Funeral Home.

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ZANGHI, Pasqualine
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: Pasqualine Zanghi, 79, died January 14, 1999. Survivors include her husband, Anthony; a daughter, Patricia Zanghi; a sister, Eleanor San Antonio of Providence, RI; a brother, Thomas Antonelli of Providence, RI; and a granddaughter. Services were held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Forest Lawn Funeral Home North. Note: Interment may be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens North.

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ZEGER, Hilda
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Hilda Zeger, 55, died April 28, 1978. She had lived in Miami for 26 years, and formerly lived in New York City. Survivors include her husband, Louis; two daughters, Deborah Zeger and Susan Levy; two sons, Martin and Michael; her parents, Max and Rose Schneller; a sister, Bernice Pearl; and a grandson. Interment was at Star of David Cemetery with arrangements by The Riverside. Note: Her date of birth may be August 20, 1923.

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ZEIGLER, Beatrice
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Beatrice White Woodfaulk Zeigler died January 6, 2003. She was a member of New Bethel A.M.E. Church. She is survived by a daughter, Ramona Z. Harrell of Jacksonville; a son, Johnny L. Woodfaulk, Jr. of Jacksonville; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at New Bethel A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Edgewood Cemetery under the direction of James Graham Mortuary.

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ZERBE, Louis
INVERNESS, FLORIDA: Louis William Zerbe, 81, died December 1, 1984. He was born in New York. He was a retired lithographer and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Inverness First Presbyterian Church, the Point O' Woods Country Club, World War I Barracks #3058, and Masonic Lodge #403 in Brooklyn. He had lived in Inverness for almost 6 years, and was a former resident of Merrick, Long Island, New York. Survivors include his wife, Esther Terrel Zerbe; and a son, Warren Zerbe of Brooklyn, NY. Arrangements were handled by Hooper Funeral Home.

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ZIELINSKI, Caroline
BELLEVIEW, FLORIDA: Caroline Zielinski, 90, died April 30, 1986. She was born in Poland in 1896. She had lived in Belleview since 1963, having moved from New Jersey. She was a Catholic, and was a member of the General K. Pulaski Club. She is survived by a son, Edward Waygren of Bogota, Columbia. Services were held at St. Paul's Polish National Catholic Church. Burial was at Belleview Cemetery under the direction of Belleview Funeral Home.

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ZINT, Ann
LARGO, FLORIDA: Ann Zint, 53, died October 27, 1979. She was born in Cleveland. She was a former resident of Covington, KY, and had been in the Largo area for 21 years. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and was past president of the Mothers' Club of Largo. Survivors include her husband, Norbert; three daughters, Judith Hefti and Mary Therest Zint, both of Largo, and Debbora Conkle of Seminole; two sons, Daniel of Largo, and Richard C. of Clearwater; her mother, Helen M. Favazo of Kentucky; a sister, Victoria Murrey of Erlanger, KY; and 2 children. Arrangements were handled by Moss Funeral Home.

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ZISS, Helen
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Helen M. Ziss, 74, died October 13, 1998. She was born February 10, 1924 to Frank and Eleanor Smallwood. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Ziss; a daughter, Bonnie (John) LaLama; two sons, Terry Ziss and Joseph R. (Carol) Ziss; a sister, Irene Biskup; two brothers, Charles and Gerald Smallwood; and 9 grandchildren. Interment was at Veasey Cemetery in Beaver County, PA with arrangements by Tatalovich Funeral Home of Aliquippa, PA.

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ZOELLNER, Vivian
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Vivian Bosso Zoellner died July 12, 2007. She was born January 20, 1913 in Pensacola to Samuel and Margaret Bosso. She and her husband operated Zoellner's Music House, and she had worked in the defense industry in San Diego during World War II. Survivors include a daughter, Yvonne Walker (Michael); a sister, Rita Ryan (Daniel); a sister-in-law, Louisa Bosso; a brother-in-law, Max Zoellner (Marjorie); 3 grandchildren; 4 great¬grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Siegfried "Fritz" Zoellner; four brothers, Samuel Bosso, Bernard Bosso, William Bosso, and Robert Bosso; and three sisters, Velma Foss, Edith Simmons, and Janice Hayno. Services were held at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment was at Saint Michael's Cemetery with arrangements by Oak Lawn Funeral Home.

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ZORUBA, Joseph
SUNNY HILLS, FLORIDA: Joseph Zoruba, 81, died August 19, 1994 at Gulf Coast Hospital. He was born January 25, 1913, and was a native of Lithuania. He was a former resident of Chicago, IL, and had been living in Sunny Hills for 14 years. Survivors include a daughter, Dianne Zoruba of Argentina; and a son, Serigo Zoruba of Palos Hills, IL. Services were held at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

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ZUBAVICIUS, Ona
SUNNY HILLS, FLORIDA: Ona Gailius Zubavicius, 61, died December 23, 1982 at her residence. She was born April 26, 1921. Services were held at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home. Note: One record gives her first name as Ono.

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ZUBILLAGA, Frances
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Frances L. Zubillaga, 81, died August 24, 2008 at Hospice House Woodside. She was born in Colebrook, NH. She came to the St. Petersburg area in 1972, and had formerly lived in Fairfield, CT. She was a banquet waitress at the Admiral Benbow Inn in Tampa, and served pre-game breakfasts to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home games. Survivors include a son, Bradley A. Zubillaga of St. Petersburg; three daughters, Darlene F. Gottschalk of Palm Beach Gardens, and Patricia L. Starns and Sandra J. Christian, both of St. Petersburg; a sister, Patricia A. Treadwell; and 6 grandchildren. Entombment was at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Gunter Funeral Home.

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ZUIDEMA, Peter
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Peter N. Zuidema, 90, died March 18, 1964. He was born in Muskegon, MI, and had lived in Bradenton for 10 years. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Doris Williams of Grantsburg, WI; three sisters, Mrs. Rena Dykema of Morrison, IL, Mrs. Anna Pyse of Sterling, IL, and Mrs. Margaret Swandt of Chicago, IL; a brother, Cornelius Zuidema of Fulton, IL; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Local arrangements were handled by Shannon Funeral Home.

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ZUMMO, Nunzio
FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: Nunzio Zummo died July 14, 2006. He was born December 27, 1932 in Independence, LA to Guy and Anna Giamalva Zummo. He retired from civil service at Eglin Air Force Base, and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Lucy Zummo; a daughter, Anna (Peter) Schaap; two sons, Vincent Zummo and Guy (Sherry) Zummo; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment was at Beal Memorial Cemetery by Emerald Coast Funeral Home.

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ZUMMO, Vito
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Vito Zummo, 69, died April 22, 1962 at his residence. He was born in 1893 in Baton Rouge. He was the owner of Zummo's Grocery, and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Frances Zummo; a daughter, Mrs. Malio Scivano of New Smyrna Beach; two sons, Joseph and Benjamin, both of Daytona Beach; a sister-in-law; and 4 grandchildren. Burial was at Shady Rest Cemetery with arrangements by Haigh-Black Funeral Home.

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ZUVER, Mae
FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA: Mae C. Zuver, 80, died January 20, 2011 at her home. She was born in Savannah, GA. She was a retired medical supply company secretary, and had lived in Fort Pierce since 1957, coming from Miami. She attended Indian River Presbyterian Church, and was a member of the Rosicrucian Order and the Pelican Yacht Club. She is survived by a son, Robert C. Cason of Litchfield, NH. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Frederick D. Zuver; and two sons, Walter Clay Cason and Joseph Claude Cason. Inurnment was at Riverview Memorial Park under the direction of Yates Funeral Home.

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